Barça players form bumpy guard of honour to celebrate Valverde turning 55
The Barcelona coach celebrated his birthday in work on Saturday
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde turned 55 on Saturday and it didn't go unnoticed by his players as the La Liga leaders trained ahead of their game against Athletic Club.
Valverde was congratulated by his players in the form of a birthday guard of honour. The coach was given a few bumps as he made his way through the tunnel made by Barça's players.
It's often to see Barça form a tunnel to celebrate a new contract, the birth of a child or a birthday.
That was how Saturday's session got underway as the Catalans prepared for a tricky league game at San Mames this weekend.
Barca are without the suspended Jordi Alba and the injured Arthur Melo, but could extend their lead at the top to eight points with a win after Real Madrid beat Atletico on Saturday to move second.
