体坛英语新闻：Barca welcome back 'Ibra' as they aim to top Champions League group

MADRID, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona entertain Paris Saint Germain in the Camp Nou Stadium on Wednesday night knowing they need a win in order to finish top of their Champions League qualifying group.

Luis Enrique's side have already assured their place in the last 16 of the competition, but winning the group should being them an easier draw in the knockout stages and also ensure they play the return leg in front of their home fans ,although the Barca coach rested importance to that.

"It is relatively important. I would rather finish first to be able to play the return leg at home, but that's my opinion," said Luis Enrique.

One of the most interesting points about the game is the return of controversial striker Zlatan Ibrahimovich to the Camp Nou, the Swedish international spent a tempestuous season with Barcelona and had a difficult relationship with former coach, Pep Guardiola.

"They beat us in Paris without 'Ibra'," said Luis Enrique. "They have a powerful side and with him they will be even more dangerous. We committed mistakes in Paris, but we will try and resolve the game despite their talent. We're taking about a top level player, but if we defend as a team and defend well, he will not receive many passes and that will limit his options," he commented.

Barca lost 3-2 in Paris at the end of September and the Barca coach said he expected a similar game with Paris looking to "pressure high up the field and control the game."

Leo Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez will probably lead the Barca attack, but Luis Enrique will make changes to his side, as well as Ter Stegen returning in goal, he can be expected to play Jeremy Mathieu in central defense, while Javier Mascherano could be pushed into midfield, where Andres Iniesta could also be in line for a return following his recent muscle injury, although the Spain international may well have to wait his turn on the subs' bench.