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ALEX YOUNG

LaLiga steps up return with training in groups permitted from Monday

LaLiga will step up its preparations for a return to action, with group training of up to 10 players allowed from Monday.

Clubs have begun welcoming players back over the past week, Barcelona on May 8 and Real Madrid three days later, after over 50 days without action.

Players started training in smaller groups, the size of which will be allowed to increase from next week.

The following steps would progress to full sessions before resuming games, with a restart date still scheduled for June, though an exact timeline has not be confirmed.

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 LaLiga.

"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."

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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