We Learned From Barcelona

 

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes his team learned from their pre-season clash with Barcelona, despite losing 3-1 in Dublin.

Arda Turan fired the Catalans ahead on Saturday before an own goal by Efe Ambrose and a further strike from Munir El Haddadi secured the result before half-time.

Rodgres said “It's always a great education when you play against Barcelona. A lot of their elements we are looking to produce in our players in terms of that pressing element, and possession is so impressive. We haven't had an easy game over pre-season - every one has been geared towards trying to qualify for the Champions League so this was a good exercise for us ahead of midweek. There is disappointment that we may have lost Nir Bitton. He has twisted his ankle and that prevented him from being able to move so well in the first half.”