Denis Suarez, the first sign of FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona have re-signed Denis Suarez from Villarreal and the player passed his medical on Tuesday morning.

The tests were split into two parts, with the first examinations taking place at a Barcelona hospital and the second at the club's Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper training facility.

After completing the medical process, the 22-year-old's busy day continued with a lunchtime photo session at the Camp Nou.

On Wednesday, the midfielder will be presented in a Barcelona shirt to the club's fans at the stadium.

Although Suarez departed the Catalan club last summer, La Blaugrana activated his buy-back clause for 3.25 million euros.

The move from Villarreal - where he made 48 appearances, provided 13 assists and scored five goals in the last campaign - was officially announced on Monday, ending weeks of speculation.

On the other hand, formerly La Masia de Can Planes and now the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, have been responsible for developing some of the greatest players in club history as well as the Spain team in recent years.

Their style of playing is recognised worldwide with other clubs seeking to follow their footballing model, and so the seed was planted to go global to share the philosophy of the club - leading to FCBEscola being launched.

There is also a commercial element as some of the 8,000-plus children who pass the initial test could interest the club in the future.

To date, there are 23 schools in Europe, Africa, Canada, USA, south and central America, and Asia, although three will not open their doors until September.

"We want to grow in the USA and China, which is a potential market," explained project director Oscar Grau.

These schools are aimed at children between six and 14 years old with Barcelona-trained coaches travelling to implement each of the projects and make sure they adhere to the club ethic.

The sports director in charge of each school also has to teach the local coaches about Barcelona's methodology and supervise training.

"It is not a simple franchise in the countries where we run the schools," said Grau.

"We have control and stamp our authority on the style of play, so they function just like La Masia.

"We also share the values which are representative of the club - tolerance, respect, solidarity, friendship, fair play, integration, hard work and happiness."

Messi and Suarez did not attend the celebration at the Camp Nou

The Argentine star was laid low by a late illness, while Luis Suarez, who has injured his right hamstring, was kept out of it on the recommendation of the medics.

Two of Barcelona's best two players this season were not at the Camp Nou party on Monday night. Leo Messi and Luis Suarez. 

The Argentine star was laid low by a late illness, while Luis Suarez, who has injured his right hamstring, was kept out of it on the recommendation of the medics.

Lionel Messi arrived at Camp Nou with his team-mates, but started to feel bad and with the permission of the club went back home to rest.

Rafinha, meanwhile, has flown to the United States to join up with the Brazilian national team at the Copa America, so was not there either.

Likewise Arda Turan and Thomas Vermaelen, who were given permission not to attend for personal motives. 

The rest of the club's squad and technical staff were there to enjoy the party, with around 50,000 fans.

On the other hand, Gerard Pique and Neymar fired messages to the Madrid media cavern as Barcelona celebrated their double win with a party at Camp Nou.

They presented fans the Spanish Cup and La Liga trophies on Monday night and some members of the squad gave speeches.

As well as manager Luis Enrique and captain Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Neymar and Daniel Alves were among the players to take the microphone.

Gerard Pique and Neymar both looked to settle some scorers. The former said: "They always complain that we play against 10 and yesterday we were the ones who had to play with 10. And what happened? We won again."

Neymar, meanwhile, put an end to the rumours being spread that he might leave the club.

"I am very happy at this club," he said. "It's an honour to win titles and share them with Cules. I am Barça. Visca Catalunya."

Marc ter Stegen replace Claudio Bravo in goal

The Chilean may miss next Sunday's derby against Espanyol, the first of two games left in La Liga with the Catalans fighting to win the title.

Claudio's injury against Real Betis on Saturday has swung the door wide open for fellow goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to make his mark.

He suffered muscle pains in his right leg during Saturday's game against Real Betis and was replaced by Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Tests on Sunday showed he has injured his right calf but Barcelona will not say how long he could be out for, merely suggesting that "his recovery will determine whether he is available for the next games."

The Chilean came off with two minutes remaining at the Estadio Benito Villamarin due to a calf strain and was replaced by ter Stegen, who helped see out a 2-0 win for the Catalans. The German came to Catalonia ready-made for the final three crunch games of the season for Barcelona.

Three crucial games that could land the club the league and cup double.

Of the five finals played by the Blaugrana last year, Ter Stegen missed just one after being unexpectedly unseated by Bravo for the Club World Cup in Japan. He also only lost the Supercup of Spain to Athletic Club thanks in part to conceding four goals in the first-leg, leaving Barcelona without a second calendar year finish of six trophies in their history.

Ter Stegen shouldn't have any nerves going into the closing stages of the season given his experience, and coach Luis Enrique has already said he is confident in the 24-year-old's abilities.

If a final flourish is still not enough to force his way into the number one spot permanently, ter Stegen will start to look elsewhere for other opportunities - and Pep Guardiola is already reportedly keen to take him to Manchester City next season.

Aleix Vidal has once again been left out of the squad

On the other hand, FC Barcelona continue to be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels.

Aleix Vidal, one of the signings made by FC Barcelona this season, has once again been left out of the squad by Luis Enrique.

Unless there is more news later, it appears the former Sevilla man has been omitted for technical reasons. A surprising decision, given Barça’s current problems at right-back, with Dani Alves’ form and off the pitch behaviour under the microscope. 

What has happened? For now, no-one can find an explanation. However, the numbers show that, at the moment, Vidal, who was signed to cover Alves when absent, is last place in the full-back rankings.

Luis Enrique prefers Sergi Roberto, a midfielder playing out of position, to him. This was shown in the defeat to Valencia. 

As we wait for an official explanation, facts demonstrate that Aleix Vidal could be one of the players Luis Enrique was referring to when asked about the Marc Bartra’s case.

We don’t know if his case, though, has been influenced also by his famous appearance in a Gerard Pique Periscope, when he joked about being a substitute. Whatever it is, it seems clear he has lost Luis Enrique’s faith.

On the other hand, FC Barcelona continue to be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, as they look to bolster their defence for next season.

The German defender has been on the Spanish champions' shortlist for a number of years, and while ex-director of football Andoni Zubizarreta tried to lure him to the Camp Nou while he was at Bayern Munich, he eventually chose Dortmund in 2009 following a short loan spell.

According to German newspaper Bild, FC Barcelona continue to track the 27-year-old, whose contract expires in 2017 and are likely to make a summer move.

FC Barcelona's current technical director, Roberto Fernandez, is said to be extremely interested in the services of the German, but FC Barcelona will have to hold off stiff competition from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.

Neymar will stay at FC Barcelona

Josep Maria Bartomeu insists Neymar will not be leaving Barcelona, despite interest from many sides, including PSG. 

"If someone wants to negotiate with Neymar, we will not give them permission," he told Globo Esporte. "Neymar will stay at FC Barcelona."

The reaction came after one of Neymar's representatives, Wagner Ribeiro had spoken to L'Equipe, saying Neymar would like to live in Paris. "Neymar has a contract with Barca until 2018," Ribeiro said. "He feels good in Barcelona, he's loved over there and he's playing for the best team in the world. It's no small feat to impose yourself at such an enormous club.

On the other hand, Luis Suarez says FC Barcelona will be 'relaxed' in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. The striker, who netted two goals to win the Blaugrana the first leg after Fernando Torres opened the scoring, spoke on Spanish television after the game.

"The return will be a similar game to today’s," he said. “But we are relaxed as we they will be obliged to attack to win the game. If we score one, they will have to score two."

Luis Suarez admitted this was a tricky game but Torres' first-half red card led to FC Barcelona gaining a big advantage. He said: "Obviously a sending off in the first will affect the game, even more when it’s a great player. Everyone knows his quality, but he made two heavy fouls. It was a pity - I would have liked to come back with 11."

To end, Gerard Pique gave an interview to his former Manchester United team-mate and current BT Sport collaborator, Rio Ferdinand. Among other topics, Lionel Messi came up. Ferdinand asked who was better, the Argentine or Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pique had no doubts.

"Both are impressive, we are talking not just about the best players not just in this moment, but in history," said Pique. "I always say the same, for me, Messi is not human, while Cristiano is just the best among the humans."

FC Barcelona, 18 players off to represent their countries

A total of 18 Barça players will be packing their bags, not to return to the Joan Gamper training ground until next week.

Sergi Roberto has thanked Barcelona manager Luis Enrique for playing “a large part” in his ascent to the Spain national team. 

After impressing for Barça in a range of positions this season, Vicente del Bosque named Roberto in his squad for this week’s friendlies against Italy and Romania.

“This season, Luis Enrique has given me confidence and I’m playing a lot, in whatever position that may be, midfield or right-back,” the midfielder said at a press conference on Monday. 

“If you play for your team and you do well, you have the chance to be recognised by the national team. Luis Enrique is a large part of the reason I am here and I’m really grateful to him.” 

Despite Euro 2016 in France being just around the corner, the Catalan isn’t looking to far into the future and is just focused on aiding La Roja over the next 10 days. 

“I am really grateful for the opportunity and I hope I can help the team,” he added. “It’s a dream for me to be here. We have to prepare for these games as if they were the European Championships and give our all.”

A total of 18 Barcelona players have been called up for their international sides over the next 10 days. While European sides will play two friendlies, the South American nations have important qualifiers for the World Cup in Russia in 2018. 

FC Barcelona international are: Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Sergi Roberto, Munir (Spain), Arda Turan (Turkey), Ter Stegen (Germany), Mathieu (France), Vermaelen (Belgium), Neymar, Dani Alves and Rafinha (Brazil), Leo Messi and Mascherano (Argentina), Luis Suarez (Uruguay) and Claudio Bravo (Chile).  A total of 18 FC Barcelona players will be packing their bags, not to return to the Joan Gamper training ground until next week.

Premier League clubs are interested in Marc Andre Ter Stegen

On the other hand, Adriano has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension at FC Barcelona.

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Claudio Bravo's battle to be Barcelona's goalkeeper has put Europe's biggest clubs on alert. The German has not shut the door to a possible exit in the summer, even though FC Barcelona don't want to let him go.

Various Premier League clubs are interested in him, with Manchester United the latest to join the list. According to the Daily Mirror, Ter Stegen's people have had an informal first contact with the Red Devils.

Borussia Dortmund would also like Ter Stegen, but the player is not intent on returning to Germany for now. He wants to keep developing in other leagues. Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp in charge, have been heavily linked with Ter Stegen.

On the other hand, Adriano has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension at FC Barcelona.

The Brazilian defender's deal expired in the summer but he had the choice to add one additional year, which takes him up to summer 2017. He has duly done so, as foreseen by Sport, and FC Barcelona announced it on Wednesday afternoon.

Adriano has featured in 18 games this season, nine as a starter, and also scored in the 6-1 rout of Roma. 

One of the reasons he decided to stay was that his family are comfortable in the city and he gets along well with the rest of the dressing room - including the many Brazilians.

To conclude, FC Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez is in Munich to cast an eye over a potential Barcelona signing. He has travelled to Germany to take in the Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Juventus, where he will get the chance to watch Joshua Kimmich live.

FC Barcelona want to see him play in a big game, as Wednesday night's game is against the Serie A leaders, to see just how far the 21-year-old has evolved. 

Robert feels he could prove to be the perfect option to replace Javier Mascherano one day due to the versatility he offers. 

He began his career as a central midfielder, but Pep Guardiola has converted him into a centre-back. He's good on the ball and would be able to fulfill Mascherano's role in the Barcelona squad.