Barcelona took a different approach to training a day before their Clasico with Real Madrid to decide where the Copa del Rey trophy will be heading.
Neymar for one looked very excited and even Andres Iniesta and Xavi were throwing themselves around the pitch chasing after a rugby ball. Lionel Messi, on the other hand, didn't appear quite as enthusiastic.
Tato Martino knows his job may hang on whether Barcelona pick up any silverware in the next few weeks, and Wednesday's final may be their biggest chance.
The Catalans are four points behind leaders Atletico Madrid in the league and are now out of the Europe after Diego Simeone's men produced two masterful performances.
Real Madrid will be fired up as they aim to put last season's final behind them where an extra-time winner from defender Miranda won Atletico the cup.
Meanwhile, Messi’s apparent lack of efforts in Barcelona’s defeat to Atletico was in protest against being played on the wing, accoring to former club coach Radomir Antic.
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