SPREAD

Celtic vs Al-Ahly was the first game and the hoops stuck out a familiar team. Despite this Al-Ahly made the better start of the two teams and were knocking the ball about in way that showed why they were African Champions. Celtic took the lead against the run of play earlier on and this caused the crumbling of the Egyptians. The second soon followed from the penalty spot and with half-time approaching it was back to the Hieroglyphics board.

The second half brought no change and saw Ahly leak 3 goals of great finishes. The game died out pretty much soon after and the end of the game was welcomed. Celtic won 5-0 but at least 4 of those goals came from terrible defending. Celtic fans were very loud throughout the game and will have been best pleased by the performance of Mark Antoine Fortun'e. He looks strong and quick. He could prove vital for the hoops this season.

Game 2 - Barcelona against Spurs. Well if there was ever a game run by one man, this was it. YAYA TOURE. What a player. He ran round half the Spurs team like they weren't even there! He spread long range passes over invisible defenders and made Wilson Palacios look extremely weak. It was his weaving run from the half way line that took him to the bring of goalscoring glory until Huddlestone tackled him and the ricashay landed at the feet of Bojan, who duly converted from close range.

The second half saw 11 changes from Pep Guardiola, with what looked like the Barcelona u19's team. Did they get outplayed? No. Spurs were further embarassed in the second half as they got out passed and out pressured all over the pitch. Ruben Rochina is definately a player to watch out for. The young striker showed some great touches and brilliant skill around the pitch. 19 year old Jake Livermore saved spurs blushes with a late header but 1-1 did not do this young unknown Barcelona any justice!

Day 2 should be fun!