MADRID (AFP) – High-flying Barcelona, with a third La Liga title already wrapped up, will rest key stars ahead of the Champions League final when they welcome Deportivo La Coruna to Camp Nou on Sunday.
Barcelona became the first team since 1993 to win three successive Spanish titles when they drew 1-1 at Levante on Wednesday.
They now have the luxury of two ‘dead’ league games to prepare for the European showpiece against Manchester United at Wembley on May 28.
“Now is the time to party and that’s what winning a title deserves and we have time to get ready for the final in London,” said Guardiola.
“These players are unique and an enormously strong bunch and you have to remember the schedule they have had to put up with over the last two and half years. I hope people have enjoyed watching us play – that would really be the best reward.”
Depor will provide the traditional guard of honour at Camp Nou on Sunday, but will hope to upset the celebrating home fans with a win to aid their survival bid.
La Coruna, Champions League semi-finalists in 2004, are three points above the relegation zone and fighting to extend their 20-year stay in the
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