THE 22-MAN SQUAD TO TRAVEL TO MURIEDAS TO FACE VELARDE CF

This Saturday saw the team train and then later make their way to the airport. Jorge Sampaoli took charge of today's session after having spoken to the media. The boss later announced which players were included in his 22-man travelling squad for the cup opener against Velarde CF. Karim Rekik and Thomas Delaney drop out of the squad while Marcão, Acuña, Papu Gómez and Tecatito remain sidelined with injuries. However, Montiel returns from suspension. Carlos Álvarez also comes into the squad. 

The 22-man squad: Bono, Dmitrovic, Alberto Flores, Jesús Navas, Montiel, José Ángel, Kike Salas, Nianzou, Alex Telles, Gudelj, Fernando, Joan Jordán, Rakitic, Óliver Torres, Carlos Álvarez, Januzaj, Lamela, Suso, Isco, Dolberg, Rafa Mir and En-Nesyri.