DUBLIN - Brendan Rodgers remains optimistic about Celtic's Champions League hopes even after seeing his side beaten 3-1 by Spanish giants Barcelona in a Dublin friendly. Rodgers said saw plenty of positives in the 3-1 defeat, but accepted the side had plenty of work ahead of them. Meanwhile Barcelona manager Enrique was pleased with his side's first pre-season game, with 20 players getting a run out. "It was great to be back, to have the team back, quite happy with a good result, we played a good game," he said. Celtic have a second game in the Champions League to come, and they are working hard under the new coach."

Source: Bangkok Post July 31, 2016 00:45 UTC