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Gerard Pique and Luis Suarez square up in Barcelona training ahead of Man City clash

Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique (2L) is pushed back by  Neymar as he confronts Luis Suarez
Image: Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique (second left) is pushed back by Neymar as he confronts Luis Suarez

Sparks flew as Gerard Pique and Luis Suarez squared up in training ahead of Barcelona's Champions League clash with Manchester City.

Centre-back Pique took exception to something Suarez did and the pair were involved in a confrontation, but the pictures suggest Suarez was immediately apologetic.

Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique (C) is pushed by Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar as he speaks with teammates during a training session at the Sports
Image: Pique (centre) looks unhappy as Suarez protests his innocence
Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique (2ndL) speaks with teammates during a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi,
Image: An angry Pique makes his point to Suarez

Neymar and Lionel Messi stepped in, and the dispute was quickly resolved with Pique and Suarez all smiles afterwards.

Wednesday night's match sees the return of Pep Guardiola, the man who led Barca to 14 trophies in four glittering years at the Nou Camp. He won 10 trophies during his 11 years at Barca as a player.

Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique (2ndL) speaks with teammates during a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi,
Image: The dust appears to settle as Pique smiles
Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique (L) talks with teammates during a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near
Image: Pique looks in better humour after the incident

Barcelona won their opening two matches in Group C, hammering Celtic 7-0 and Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1.

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They have met City four times in the last three years in the Champions League - winning all four matches.

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