Next stop Barcelona, Sunday workout at Joan Gamper training ground

Sampdoria are back on the road today and heading north-east for Barcelona after yesterday’s penalty shoot-out defeat to Malaga in the 32nd Trofeo Costa del Sol.

In the afternoon, Marco Giampaolo’s men will have the first of six training sessions at Barcelona’s training ground the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper in preparation for the 51st Gamper Trophy.

The Blucerchiati face the Catalonian side on Wednesday 10 August at 20:30 CEST in the stunning surroundings of the Camp Nou.