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Laporta visits team, Flick and Deco at training ground
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Barcelona president Laporta visited the training ground to boost morale ahead of Sunday's crucial La Liga match at Atlético Madrid.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta visited the Ciutat Esportiva on Saturday morning to rally the squad before travelling to Madrid for Sunday's 21:00 La Liga fixture against Atlético Madrid. Laporta spoke with manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco, reiterating his confidence in the group despite recent defeats to Paris Saint-Germain (4-2) and Real Madrid (1-2). The visit was part of a routine Laporta maintained before major matches, particularly since taking office on 1 July 2026.
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