This afternoon we were allowed the opportunity to observe a full training session of U15 -- U17 Academy players before heading to the game. Amazing! Our teams at home better be ready, we are coming back to push and develop our players, and are excited. These young Academy players were amazing. Their intensity during their session is unheard of at home. Their first touch, decision making and finishing, blew us away. We also had the privilege of meeting Macinho (Brazilian Player from the 1984 World Cup Team), as well as his good friend, Cicinho and his son Jonathan. Currently, Cicinho is better known as the father of Giovani. Both were gentlemen and most importantly, proud fathers.
Our experiences today have already made the trip worthwhile. The greatest part, it has only just begun! Tomorrow we train early and we are too excited to sleep once again. Although Barcelona lost 2 - 3, the game was indescribable. Better than I had ever imagined. What we have been told, tonight's game doesn't even compare to what we will experience on Saturday evening, Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. We'll be ready.
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