Barcelona's expedition flies to London

Barcelona's delegation, led by president Laporta, heads to London for the Ballon d'Or ceremony with 13 club nominees.

Barcelona's institutional delegation, headed by president Joan Laporta alongside vice-presidents Rafa Yuste and Elena Fort and directors Xavier Barniol and Xavi Puig, departed for London on Monday to attend the Ballon d'Or gala. The group includes all of Barcelona's nominees except Lamine Yamal, who travelled separately on Sunday, and Pau Cubarsí, who remained home to prioritise rest. Sports department members Bojan Krkic, Alejandro Echevarría, Enric Masip and Marc Vivés also flew out.

Barcelona's 13 nominees span both men's and women's football: Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Rodrigo Hernández, Joan Garcia, Cata Coll, Esmee Brugts, Patri Guijarro, Caroline Graham Hansen, Claudia Pina, Ewa Pajor, Vicky López, Clara Serrajordi and Pere Romeu. The delegation departed from the private aviation terminal on Monday at midday accompanied by family members and club staff.