Predicted XI: Celtic v Barcelona

Ahead of Celtic’s clash with Barcelona, we at Read Celtic will role-play (not that kind) and predict the starting XI.

We will be playing the role of Brendan Rodgers, and choosing the starting XI and how the team are expected to line-up on the pitch.

It also includes a bit of insight into what we expect from each player, and what they can do to make the difference.

Brendan Rodgers’ side go into the game off the back of a 1-1 draw in Kazakhstan against Astana, whilst it is Barcelona’s opening game of their season.

It’s their second game in the International Champions Cup, after losing out to English Premier League champions Leicester City on penalties at Paradise last Saturday.

A makeshift side is expected to play with Wednesday’s crucial Champions League qualifying game in mind.

If you haven’t already, check out the team news which will explain some of our choices.

So without further ado, here’s our predicted XI for Saturday’s clash with Catalan giants Barcelona.