‘It is going to be an very extraordinary’ task for Barcelona at Celtic Park, warns Digne

Lucas Digne

The France worldwide is asking forward to the opportunity of playing at Parkhead and has stated that Barca will not relent after prevailing the first match without difficulty


Barcelona left-returned Lucas Digne has warned his team-pals now not to count on a repeat of the 7-zero thrashing they gave to Celtic in Spain when the perimeters meet in Glasgow on Wednesday.

The France global has frequently starred for Barca due to the fact signing inside the summer, making 12 appearances already for them and proposing in nine of their remaining 10 outings. he is aiming for a third Champions League outing in Scotland but is wary that the only-sided nature of the primary meeting might be difficult to duplicate.

Luis Enrique’s facet had been on hearth that September night at Camp Nou, with Lionel Messi grabbing a hat-trick, Luis Suarez bagging a double and both Neymar and Andres Iniesta on the right track.

“We had a extremely good first game towards Celtic and scored quite a few goals, but we recognise that it is going to be very unique inside the second recreation,” he informed aim.

“we're Barcelona, so of direction we move into the sport to win it. We aren't conceited, however truely because we usually play like that - to win. however we also respect Celtic in their home floor, which is well-known for an first rate environment, so we know it isn't always an smooth game.

“it's miles a unique stadium, however we don’t worry the ecosystem. at the opposite, i am searching forward to that experience, because in football you constantly need to be inside the satisfactory video games inside the first-rate stadiums.”

Messi become in a devastating temper when the teams met at Camp Nou, and back after a pandemic, he is tipped to be within the beginning XI as Barca chase victory at Parkhead. Digne is full of praise for the Argentine superstar but confused that the complete squad is of the best order.

“obviously Messi is from every other planet, a satisfaction to watch and to play with - however there are numerous pinnacle-elegance gamers. And the general stage of the squad is sky excessive while we hit our high-quality shape,” he stated.

Commenting on his own promising beginning to lifestyles in Spain, he introduced: “My start in Barcelona has been best. i've been gambling lots and feel that i've tailored properly to the Barca manner of gambling. there's a exceptional quantity of talent inside the crew, and it's miles a real delight to play with such awesome gamers.”

home striker Moussa Dembele is a discern to have collected a bargain of interest for his exploits with the Scottish champions however also France below-21, and 23-year-old Digne is nicely aware of the young attacker’s capacity.

“he is younger however already a very good player. He ratings a lot and usually creates a whole lot of activities for his team - and that’s essential,” he said.

Barca have received 3 of their four group C matches to lead the institution, however after losing closing time out to Manchester city want to win each their final games to ensure top spot.