Barca to jet off in a flying hotel

Barcelona will travel to Japan, where they will contest the Club World Cup, in an Airbus A380, a luxury aircraft which offers guests the ultimate in luxury and home comforts.

With a maximum capacity for 853 passengers, in which all of the seats are, in theory at least, premium economy, the A380 is the world's biggest commercial aircraft. If it so takes their fancy, Luis Enrique's men will be able to indulge in the aircraft's spa-style showers, which, needless to say are made from only the very best materials.

The players will also be able to ensure that they don't miss out on any meals whilst at 40,000 ft, thanks to the on-board bar and luxury restaurant. 'Los Azulgranas' will be able to kick back and relax in their flat-bed seats, catch a film in the private cinema, or keep in touch with loved ones courtesy of the plane's Wi-Fi connection and the on-board satellite telephones. The aircraft is nearly 73m long and 24m high, and is able to travel a distance of 15,000km.

The A380 is capable of flying halfway across the world at a cruising speed of 900km/hr. Barcelona have chosen to travel to the Far East on the same plane that took Real Madrid to Australia for their 2015 pre-season tour.