Spanish and European champions Barcelona have begun their pre-season training with only their Argentinian and Brazilian Copa America players missing.

Barcelona are out for revenge when they face bitter rivals Real Madrid in Wednesday’s eagerly-anticipated Champions League semifinal.

Carles Puyol cracked open Germany’s stubborn defence with a superb header on Wednesday to give Spain a 1-0 win and a place in the World Cup final.

Alex Ferguson has promised a more ambitious approach from his Manchester United side in Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg at home to Barcelona. Ferguson told the…