The Hoops skipper has made the flight to Catalonia after fears over a hamstring injury.
Scott Brown has dismissed setback fears by making the trip with Celtic to Barcelona, as confirmed by the BBC.
There was concern the Hoops captain had suffered a hamstring strain following his substitution in Saturday’s Old Firm thumping of Rangers.
Brown was replaced by Callum McGregor in the 5-1 win at Parkhead after winning the battle of midfield up against Joey Barton.
By any worries have been shrugged off by getting on the flight to Catalonia for Tuesday night’s Champions League group stage opener at the Nou Camp.
Striker Leigh Griffiths had already been ruled out of the spectacle yet Moussa Dembele’s hat-trick in the derby at the weekend has softened the blow.
The news over Brown is a huge boost to Brendan Rodgers ahead of the clash with the five times European champions.
The skipper looks a completely different player under the new management, rejuvenated and leading his side by example.
Brown was a half yard off the pace against Celtic’s nemesis in the Scottish Cup semi-final last season, and through most of the campaign looked past his best. Though the midfielder was restricted by injuries too.
Now fit and healthy, the 31-year-old is playing at a high level under Rodgers, and the massive respect he has for his manager is being reciprocated.
Brown played well against Astana and proved a real driving force in a phenomenal showing against Hapoel Beer Sheva in the first leg of the playoff round.
Those matches have led to what could be a majestic European adventure, in a group alongside Barcelona, Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach. It all gets underway tomorrow, and the galvanised Hoops captain will be there.
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