Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has undergone successful surgery to remove a liver tumor.
The 31-year-old was operated on by Dr Josep Fuster Obregon at the BarnaClinic Grup Hospital Clinic in the city and, if all goes well in his recovery, the France international could be given the green light to leave hospital sometime next week.
A statement on the Barcelona website said: "During the operation, which lasted for approximately three hours, the medical team removed the tumour through laparoscopic surgery without any complications.
"Depending on his progress, the player could be allowed to leave hospital within a week.
"By the express desire of the player, the club ask for the maximum respect for his right to privacy and confidentiality."
