Match in Group H of the Champions League Barcelona vs Celtic which took place on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 does not specify anymore . Barcelona had already left for the last 16 , were officially eliminated Celtic , but a team of Tata Martino took at least one digit to confirm themselves as group winners . " This game is still very important because we want to win the group . We have to win and play well . Barcelona target is to qualify for the last 16 as group winners , escaped from 32 of the Copa del Rey and the Spanish league standings before the Christmas holidays , " said Tata Martino .

Neymar back into the spotlight because when Lionel Messi injured , the Brazilian is not shining . Contrast with Gareth Bale when Cristiano Ronaldo missed , but Martino asserted . " Neymar is not a scorer like Lionel Messi . He is a pitcher like Alexis Sanchez , Pedro Rodriguez and Cesc Fabregas . "

Barcelona is still the same circumstances . Nothing Lionel Messi , Victor Valdes and Dani Alves . Cesc Fabregas could not be played due to yellow card accumulation . No problem , there are still Neymar - Pedro - Alexis . If not , one of Andres Iniesta or Sergi Roberto may be encouraged as a false nine .

Celtic has a slick preparation before the game against Barcelona . They recorded 12 goals without reply in the domestic competition in the last two games , but they will lose Emilio Izaguirre , Steven Mouyokolo , Tom Rogic , and James Forrest , but Giorgios Samaras and Nir Biton may be present in this game .

Coach Neil Lennon admitted , " obtaining a good result against Barcelona is the important thing . We will no doubt have to show you the most leverage. Barcelona lost dar Atthletic Bilbao despite their impressive performances in several occasions . " Is there a special guard for Neymar ? Lennon did not implement that strategy . For him the main thing is discipline , the ability to apply tactics , and dare to carry the ball . In addition , the coach added Celtic need some special moments alias luck .

The second game the team always goes fierce with only one point difference . Possibility that this also happens in the Camp Nou . Barcelona of course also want to save energy for the sake of the weekend.

Head to Head Barcelona vs Celtic :

02/10/2013 Celtic vs Barcelona 0-1
08/11/2012 Celtic vs Barcelona 2-1
24/10/2012 Barcelona vs Celtic 2-1
05/03/2008 Barcelona vs Celtic 1-0
21/02/2008 Celtic vs Barcelona 2-3

Estimated Lineup Barcelona vs Celtic:

Barcelona ( 4-3-3 ) : Pinto ; Alves , Pique , Mascherano , Adriano ; Busquets , Xavi , Iniesta ; Neymar , Pedro , Sanchez .
Celtic ( 4-4-2 ) : Forster ; Izaguirre , Mulgrew , Lustig , Ambrose ; Brown , Ledley , Commons , Pukki ; Stokes , Samaras .

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The match between Celtic vs Barcelona Champions League on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 . Last season , Barcelona struggled a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou and losing 1-2 at Celtic Park . Could match day 2 Champions League 2013 will incised wounds similar to the Catalan club ?

Without Lionel Messi is very good news for us . For me he is the best player the world , "said Neil Lennon , manager of Celtic in the pre-match press conference . Speech reasonable , because after today, La Pulga is the main engine Barcelona . 11 goals he scored was a scary note for anyone. Well, do without Messi , Barcelona are guaranteed to lose? Lennon did not warrant such . He said , " Many said , Barcelona has problems at the back , but they are not being broken . We will try to limit the chances of Barcelona as little as possible and to maximize the chances like last season .
Tata Martino coach who brings winds of change for Barcelona , optimistic there are many players who could be relied upon in the next Lionel Messi . He also warned , " the absence of Lionel Messi is not an excuse if we fail to get neat results . We nonetheless have had games without Messi and win on several occasions .
Behind the sector is still an obstacle for Barcelona . Jordi Alba , Javier Mascherano , Carles Puyol , absent . While , Celtic Joe Ledley and do not memilliki Derk presence Boerriger doubt . The host will rely Giorgos Samaras scored a hat trick last weekend . While , Neymar or Cesc Fabregas will be relied upon as No. 9 False to replace Lionel Messi . Without La Pulga , on paper, the Spanish champions still more formidable than Celtic .
Head to Head Celtic vs Barcelona Champions League:

    7 November 2012 Celtic vs Barcelona 2-1
    October 23, 2012 Barcelona vs Celtic 2-1

Estimated Lineup Celtic vs Barcelona

 Celtic : Forster ; Matthews , Ambrose , Van Dijk , Mulgrew ; Brown , Lustig , Izaguirre ; Commons , Samaras , Stokes

Barcelona : Valdes ; Alves , Piqué , Bartra , Adriano ; Busquets , Xavi , Iniesta ; Neymar , Fabregas , Pedro

Celtic vs Barcelona prediction : 45-55

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Lionel Messi Responded Hattrick Cristiano Ronaldo in Champions league

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick as well as a determinant of Barcelona vs Ajax match ended with the score 4-0 . Appearing at the premiere party this season's Champions League first leg at the same time Tata Martino in the Champions League , Barcelona showed superiority that makes them successful clinched Group H. Tata Martino coach wearing a 4-3-3 formation with Alexis Sanchez chosen to accompany Neymar and Lionel Messi . While , Frank de Boer who come to Camp Nou as Ajax coach , Bojan Krkic put as one of the front-line instrument in a similar scheme .
Barcelona is more dominant . Neymar shows some times dangerous action . Chances to score came from a free kick in the 22nd minute . Lionel Messi curled a shot into the executioner who sank into the right corner of goalkeeper Kenneth Vermer . A goal that seemed to be a way of Lionel Messi responding to hat-trick Cristiano Ronaldo .
Ajax just got up from sleep after half an hour , but their attack was not a joke . Penetration through Bojan , Ricardo van Rhijn forcing Victor Valdes to rescue a hit . While kick Lerin Duarte , who actually has an open area , just right in the arms of goalkeeper Spain interval of eight minutes . Two occasions by Neymar and Messi Barcelona at the end of the game was squandered , and representatives of the Netherlands went to the second round with a 1-0 .
Beginning of the second half , after an incident involving Neymar and Barcelona fans were disappointed because the penalty was awarded , score enlarged . Lionel Messi was again the ghost for Ajax back line . Utilizing feedback Sergio Busquets , Lionel Messi showed brilliant individual action before rolling Vermeer for the second time in the 55th minute .
In fact , an interval of one minute , he almost made a hat trick Neymar if the bait is not too sharply deflected by Lionel Messi . Distance increasingly wide after Gerard Pique is uniquely found the net Ajax , use the feedback Adriano header in the 69th minute rolling log .
Lionel Messi scored his third goal when he saw the gap is so wide in the back row of opponents in the 75th minute. Even though the Catalan club punished a penalty, Victor Valdes into a hero with the shot Kolbeinn Sigthorsson anticipation . Valdes once again be the savior of Barcelona via its action to stem Bojan Krkic . Final score 4-0 , Barcelona are superior to AC Milan 2-0 Celtic were silenced at the same hour .
Barcelona ( 4-3-3 ) : Valdes ; Dani Alves , Pique ( Bartra '79 ) , Mascherano , Adriano ; Fabregas ( Xavi '72 ) , Busquets , Iniesta ; Sanchez , Messi , Neymar ( Pedro '72 ) .
Ajax ( 4-3-3 ) : Vermeer ; Van Rhijn , Denswil , Moisander ( Mike van der Hoorn '72 ) , Blind ; De Jong ( Thulani Serero '59 ) , Poulsen , Duarte ; Bojan , Sigthorsson , Boilesen .

Results AC Milan 2-0 Celtic Group H Champions league

AC Milan signaled the rise after winning the inaugural match of Group H Champions League 2013/2014. Celtic entertain, Massimiliano Allegri's side to pick three points. The results of the match AC Milan vs Celtic ending with a 2-0 score as well as a proof of the relentless struggle of the Rossoneri. Compete at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Mario Balotelli and lower Allegri Alessandro Matri. Behind the two players, Birsa and Muntari sustain the attack sector. Despite playing at home, the new AC Milan could ensure victory in 10 minutes ahead of the game broke. In the 82nd minute, the home team benefited from an own goal made ​​Izaguirre. AC Milan winning 1-0. Not long after, Sulley Muntari sealed the win over the tally in the 86th minute. How to respond to comments Allegri winning team?

For this Italian guy, 2-0 over Celtic results showed hard work Rossoneri. He admits things are not easy, but the effort of a team of admirable. It is important to achieve victory, we struggled early in the second half. We were very lucky with the goals, "said the 46-year-old told Sky Sport.

I do not get mad get even touchdown in the final rounds. The players have the passion and desire, they know the game is always open until the final whistle, as we saw against Torino. What we need is how we read the game, knowing when to pick up the tempo or slow it down. 

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