Picture Special

Training: Building towards Barca

View the best images from training as City's preparations for our friendly with FC Barcelona began...

Presented by Joie, Andrée Jeglertz’s side welcome the reigning Champions League winners to the Joie Stadium on Saturday 15 August at 16:00 (UK).

CITY V FC BARCELONA: GET YOUR TICKETS

It’s the latest fixture of our preseason schedule after we earned a battling draw with Fiorentina in Italy last time out.

The meeting with Barca will pit the champions of England and European champions together and will provide a fantastic challenge for the Blues before our return to continental football next term.

Ahead of the meeting, City’s meticulous hard work continued at the City Football Academy on Tuesday.

Take a look at a selection of images from the session below...

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HEADS UP : Vivianne Miedema, Lauren Hemp and Niamh Charles make their way onto the field.

HEADS UP : Vivianne Miedema, Lauren Hemp and Niamh Charles make their way onto the field.
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DEFENCE : Rebecca Knaak.

DEFENCE : Rebecca Knaak.
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THE BOSS : Jeglertz keep an eye on proceedings.

THE BOSS : Jeglertz keep an eye on proceedings.
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MIDFIELD MAESTRO : Yui Hasegawa dictating the tempo.

MIDFIELD MAESTRO : Yui Hasegawa dictating the tempo.
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DRIVING FORCE : Grace Clinton brings the ball forward.

DRIVING FORCE : Grace Clinton brings the ball forward.
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WING WIZARD : Lauren Hemp's turn with the ball at her feet.

WING WIZARD : Lauren Hemp's turn with the ball at her feet.
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RETURN : Iman Beney back on the field following her injury!

RETURN : Iman Beney back on the field following her injury!
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LIONESS : Beth Mead putting in the work.

LIONESS : Beth Mead putting in the work.
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UP IN THE SKY : Kerstin Casparij leaps.

UP IN THE SKY : Kerstin Casparij leaps.
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ATTACK V DEFENCE : Bunny Shaw takes aim with Alex Greenwood applying the pressure.

ATTACK V DEFENCE : Bunny Shaw takes aim with Alex Greenwood applying the pressure.