The return of football in Spain will take a step forward on Monday as players will be allowed to train in groups of 10 with their clubs.
As the Bundesliga returned to behind-closed-doors action over the weekend, Spain, Italy and the Premier League are all hoping to follow them with mid-June returns.
Spain's top two leagues are hoping to resume on June 12 and this marks a significant moment of progression.
Barcelona said in a statement: "From Monday 18 May the clubs in La Liga will enter into phase three of training. In this phase training sessions of up to 10 players is allowed as the club have been informed by La Liga.
"The first team players will return to training at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Monday at 9.30am CEST with the option of training in groups.
"The players during the first week of training have worked out individually in sessions of endurance and precision."
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