International Break: Marc Batra shows off lion tattoo ahead of Italy clash

The Spanish national side are in training to face Italy on Saturday and Borussia Dortmund defender uses that opportunity to show off his lion tattoo on his arm.

The first international break of the season is on and the Spanish National team “LA Roja” have hit the training grounds to prepare for the game against Italy on the 2nd of September.

There were a number of interesting happenings to pick from the training grounds. The first was that of Borrusia Dortmund defender Marc Batra showing his lion tattoo to Real Madrid midfielder Isco.

 

David Villa finally made his return to the Spanish fold since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and he was warmly welcomed as he and his former teammate had a laugh at the grounds.

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Gerard Pique and masked Chelsea star Pedro were also laughing as the side warmed up. Another Barcelona reunion could only be met with joy.

 

Italy and Spain are level on top with 16 points each and the result at the end of this game will be crucial to decide who gets the automatic spot to the FIFA 2018 World cup whiles the second will have to settle for a playoff in Round 2.

Julen Lopetegui was also strutting his steps on the grounds and he would really want to lead his charges to secure a victory as he was able to hold the Azzures to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.

The Spanish national side are in training to face Italy on Saturday and Borussia Dortmund defender uses that opportunity to show off his lion tattoo on his arm. Read Full Story