Xavi calls 7 Barca Atletic players up for first-team training and 3 more under-radar stories of the day

Barca players rested v Portugal

Sergio Busquets, Pedri and Gavi have all played 45 minutes or less in the Nations League against Portugal.

Luis Enrique's side won 1-0 – shortly after Pedri and Gavi entered the pitch.

Sergi Roberto's availability v Mallorca assessed

The 30-year-old will be fit to play on Saturday, according to Diario AS.

He is the only right-back Xavi could use against Mallorca.

Xavi calls 7 Barca Atletic players up for first-team training

They are Nil Ruiz, Roman Vega, Marc Casado, Alex Carbonell, Txus Alba, Roberto Fernandez and Luismi Cruz.

Casado was one of those who impressed the coaching staff in the preseason.

Griezmann named Player of the Month at Atletico Madrid

The Frenchman made 5 appearances for Diego Simeone's side, scoring one goal.

He made 4 of these 5 appearances off the bench.