Barcelona stars return to training ahead of Celtic clash at Nou Camp

By Sky Sports News HQ

Graham Hunter explains the mood in Barcelona's training camp as they prepare for their Champions League opener against Celtic

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were among the Barcelona players on show at the club's training complex ahead of their Champions League clash with Celtic.

The duo started on the bench for last Saturday's shock 2-1 home defeat by Alaves, alongside influential midfielder and captain Andres Iniesta.

Also involved in the training session was central defender Gerard Pique, one of a number of first-team regulars left out as coach Luis Enrique rotated his squad ahead of Tuesday's visit of the Scottish champions.

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Brendan Rodgers' side, buoyed by their derby-day demolition of Rangers, received a further boost with the news that captain Scott Brown will be fit to start at the Nou Camp.

Newly promoted Alaves shocked La Liga champions Barcelona with a stunning 2-1 victory at the Nou Camp

Barcelona, who also welcomed fit-again goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to training, begin their Champions League campaign at home to Celtic on Tuesday in a group which also includes Manchester City and German side Borussia Moenchengladbach.

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Click on the video link to watch Barca's players being put through their paces.

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