Barcelona v APOEL: Pedro expecting tough test

Pedro is anticipating a difficult challenge when Barcelona begin their UEFA Champions League campaign at home to APOEL on Wednesday.

On paper, the Cypriot outfit represent the weakest opponents in Group F, which also includes Ajax and Paris Saint-Germain, both reigning champions of their respective domestic leagues.

Barcelona will come into the clash as firm favourites and they boast a strong home record in this competition, with just one defeat in their past 27 matches at Camp Nou.

Despite that run, Pedro is not expecting an easy ride against Giorgos Donis men.

We ll be playing against a physical side that tracks back well, he said. I m sure it ll be a difficult game.

Every year we work hard to reach the Champions League final. It was a shame t…