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Barcelona vs Celtic, 2016 Champions League: Confirmed Lineups, Live Game Thread

Welcome to the European season, Barcelona! The Blaugrana kick off their Champions League campaign with the first group stage match against Celtic FC at Camp Nou. After an embarrassing loss to Alavés last Saturday, it's time to play well and get a victory today.

The Camp Nou is ready, and beautiful as always...

... And the lineups are out!

Barcelona starting lineup (4-3-3):

Ter Stegen | Roberto, Piqué, Umtiti, Alba | Busquets, Rakitic, Gomes | Messi, Suárez, Neymar

Substitutes from: Masip, Mascherano, Digne, Rafinha, Iniesta, Arda, Alcácer

Coach: Luis Enrique

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Celtic starting lineup (5-4-1):

De Vries | Gamboa, Lustig, Touré, Sviatchenko, Tierney | Roberts, Brown, Bitton, Sinclair | Dembélé

Substitutes from: Gordon, Izaguirre, Armstrong, Rogic, O'Connell, McGregor, Forrest

Coach: Brendan Rodgers

Luis Enrique makes a surprise selection with André Gomes starting in place of captain Andrés Iniesta, who will be carefully treated after returning from injury.