(Photos) Barcelona host players to special lunch with their manager Xavi Hernandez before they depart to represent their countries at World Cup in Qatar

Xavi Hernandez hosted his players with a get  together before they all depart for their World Cup participation for their respective countries. 

Barcelona will remain on top of the La Liga table until the December when the World Cup comes to an end. 

If you recall that Barcelona recorded 1-2 win over Osasuna in their away trip on Tuesday night. 

Eric Gracia looked excited as he received a nice hug from his manager Xavi Hernandez. 

The young Spanish defender is expected to feature at the World Cup for Luiz Enrique Spanish team. 

Brazil forward Raphinha was pictured holding Netherlands midfielder Frenkie De Jong before they departed. 

This afternoon, the players were hosted to special lunch with the manager, Xavi Hernandez who was seen hugging the players before they depart to their respective nations. 

The below photo shows Sergio Busquets holding Germany international Marc Ter Steven. 

Meanwhile Gerard Pique was seen hugging Sergio Busquets. The 34-year-old defender has already announced his retirement from club football. 

While Sergio Busquets is expected to make the Spanish side when Luiz Enrique released his 26 man squad.