After winning in the Vicente Calderon and getting closer to the final of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona returned to work on Thursday morning and received some superb news: Andres Iniesta is now touching the ball and is not ruled out from being part of the squad against Athletic Club. The midfielder took part in the rondos at the start of the session, suggesting his return will not be too far away.

Sergio Busquets is still not back. The midfielder is recovering from his ankle sprain he suffered against Eibar and is ruled out from the Bilbao game, although he may be back in time to face Atletico in the second leg of the semi-finals.