Barça back in Athens five years later

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FC Barcelona landed in Hellenic climes at midday today, and on their first visit to the Greek capital in five years, the objective is to secure second round qualification.

The 20 players Guardiola has taken to face Panathinaikos on Wednesday night were welcomed by warm 22 degree temperatures.

Rosell at the helm
The squad are also being joined by president, Sandro Rosell, as well as the vice president for the Sports Area, Josep Maria Bartomeu, directors Carles Vilarrubí, Pilar Guinovart, Ramon Pont and Silvio Elías and the sports director for professional football, Andoni Zubizarreta, who spoke to the press shortly before taking the flight. Some 60 supporters were among the 185 passengers on board.

New kit
The Barça players are taking with them a new tracksuit featuring yellow tops and black bottoms.

Evening session at OAKA
The players will train at the match venue, the OAKA, at 19.30 local time. Three quarters of an hour before that, Josep Guardiola and midfielder Sergio Busquets will be talking to the press.