The blues will take on the Spanish side less than two days after a very physical game against Liverpool.There had been only one session since Thursday's game,therefore Conte revealed that the team must now build on another facet of their game - 'mental focus' in today's game.
'It's not easy to prepare another game only two days after Liverpool.It was a physical game between two teams that compete.Now after this period {two and a half days}it's not easy to prepare,we had only one session this morning to prepare and we know that in pre-season we have to work'


'It's important to stay concentrated to play good football.I hope tomorrow to use our minds,when you are tired it's important to use your head.To improve with and without the ball,I hope to see this but I know after these two days it is very tough to play these type of games'.
Belgian pair Eden hazard and Thibaut Courtois will play a part in the second half according to Conte as they continue to build fitness ahead of the new campaign.
Conte will face off today against a player now a manager he spent sometime playing with for Juventus Zinedine Zidane at the Michigan University Stadium.Click here for a preview of today's game.