Celtic vs Barcelona: Team news and probable line-ups

Liam Hanna 8 years ago 2.7k |

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Celtic were thrashed 7-0 in the previous fixture between the two sides. EFE/Archivo

Take a look at the team news for the Champions League clash between Cetic and Barcelona at Celtic Park.

Celtic team news

Striker Leigh Griffiths is doubtful due to a hamstring problem which saw him miss Celtic's 1-0 victory away at Kilmarnock.

Besides Griffiths, full-back Kieran Tierney is the only Celtic player who is unavailable for selection with a long-term ankle injury.

Barcelona team news

Lionel Messi is expected to be fit after missing Barcelona's 0-0 draw with Malaga at the weekend with a stomach virus and Louis Suarez is likely to return to the starting line-up after serving a one-match suspension in domestic football.

Jordi Alba is expected to return to the starting XI after suffering a hamstring injury, while Andres Iniesta and Samuel Umtiti are unavailable through injury.

Probable XIs

Celtic: Gordon, Lustig, Sviatchenko, Toure, Izaguirre, Armstrong, Brown, Forrest, Rogic, Sinclair, Dembele.

Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Sergi Roberto, Pique, Mascherano, Alba, Busquets, Rakitic, Andre Gomes, Messi, Suarez, Neymar.

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