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WATCH: Neymar curls home free kick to bolster Barca lead vs Celtic

FC Barcelona v Celtic FC - UEFA Champions League

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Neymar of Barcelona celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC at Camp Nou on September 13, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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Neymar’s first half was about possession and playmaking, as the Brazilian superstar hooked Lionel Messi up for a pair of goals and a 2-0 lead over Celtic.

But the 24-year-old picked up a goal of his own in Barca’s UEFA Champions League group stage opener, curling this superb free kick over the wall and past the keeper at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.

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It could’ve been closer, as Moussa Dembele earned and missed a penalty kick for Celtic. But the difference in class was pretty apparent, at least through 60 minutes.

Andres Iniesta scored in the 59th minute, and Barca now leads 4-0.

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