It's been forever since Barcelona last played football— well, 11 days, to be exact. Xavi and co. headed into the international break on a high note, beating Atletico Madrid 3-0 away from home on March 17.
This weekend, we'll welcome our players back from national team camps, as the Catalans take on Las Palmas...only to not see them in action until April 10 again.
So, what's with the sudden break in their packed schedule?
Apparently, it has to do with the Copa del Rey final. The Athletic Bilbao vs. Mallorca clash scheduled for April 6 seems to have reserved the entire week leading up to it, ensuring the smooth execution of the final without causing any disruptions to the regular league schedule for other teams.
After that, La Liga will get back to its usual rhythm.
