Barca players forget their troubles on the pitch with party for Fabregas' daughter

Things may not be going well for Barcelona on the pitch, but at least they got to let their hair down off it. Many of the La Liga stars were at Cesc Fabregas' house for his daughter Lia's first birthday.
Gerard Pique was joined by wife and pop singer Shakira, while Lionel Messi rocked up with girlfriend Anotella Roccuzzo.

Occasion: Pique (right) and his girlfriend Shakira (left) are all smiles just hours after Barcelona's defeat

Shakira's man Pique tells reporters about his nerves at the birth

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Down time: Lionel Messi and his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo arrive at the party on Friday

Brilliant Barcelona TV advert with Messi and team-mates

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Hair down: Fabregas (right) and Sergio Busquets (left) fish something out of the water

Barcelona were dumped out of the Champions League on Wednesday night after a 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid (2-1 on agg).
It is now time to focus on their domestic efforts, with a league fixture away at Granada on Saturday.
Carles Puyol and Xavi were also at the party ahead of the game, and Tata Martino is sure to have put them through their paces following the midweek defeat.

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Arrival: Sergio Busquets turns up with his partner to the Fabregas bash

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Celebrate: Midfielder Xavi with his partner at Fabregas' daughter's first birthday party