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Scott Sinclair says Celtic have no fear of facing Barcelona

Scott Sinclair (left) is confident of a bold showing against Barcelona
Image: Scott Sinclair (left) is confident of a bold showing against Barcelona

Celtic winger Scott Sinclair has no fears ahead of the visit of Barcelona as he looks for major improvement on their Nou Camp showing.

Brendan Rodgers' team suffered their heaviest European defeat when they lost 7-0 to the Catalan side in September.

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But Sinclair was heartened by Celtic's progress between their double header against Borussia Monchengladbach, when they drew 1-1 in Germany following a 2-0 home loss.

And he believes they can make significantly greater advances when they try to get off the bottom of their Champions League group at Parkhead on Wednesday.

Neymar Jr. celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League football match against Celtic
Image: Neymar Jr. celebrates a goal against the Hoops back in September

"We have learned a lot and everyone will just be looking forward to that game, including the fans," the former Swansea, Manchester City and Aston Villa player said. "It's a massive game for us to prove ourselves.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13:  Neymar of Barcelona celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FC Bar
Image: Barcelona inflicted Celtic's heaviest European defeat

"There's no apprehension. We've learned a lot from that game. Even when we went away to Monchengladbach we showed the difference when we conceded. We lost the game at home, but we went there and drew.

"I think we've learned a lot and hopefully now we're going in with a positive mindset.

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"Manchester City beat Barcelona, so anything can happen and it's very different when you're playing at home. Being in front of our own crowd will spur us on because those fans are unbelievable.

"Barcelona have been beaten here before, so, hopefully, we'll do it again."

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