Barcelona’s Neymar controls the ball ahead of Dani Alves.Barcelona’s Neymar controls the ball ahead of Dani Alves.

Barcelona striker Neymar is confident the Catalans can launch another remarkable Champions League comeback as they look to overturn a 3-0 quarter-final deficit against Juventus tonight.

Just as they had done in the previous round, when Barcelona overcame a 4-0 first-leg deficit to eliminate PSG, the Spanish giants will be relying on Neymar to produce another magical performance if they are to reach the semis.

The Brazilian scored Barcelona’s fourth and fifth goals in the last 16 second leg, setting up the sixth too, as they won 6-1 to progress 6-5 on aggregate.

If Barcelona are to do the impossible in the quarter-final as well, after losing 3-0 in Turin, they will need the winger to be at his electric best.

Neymar should be well rested after missing Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday, the first of three matches he is suspended for in La Liga, including next Sunday’s Clasico.

Having been sent off in the team’s 2-0 defeat at Malaga and hit with a longer ban after sarcastically applauding the fourth official, he has a point to prove in the Champions League.

“We have to believe we can do it,” said Neymar .

“In front of us we have a different team, but Barcelona is the same. And we can do it.

“We did it once and we can do it a second time. We have to give our absolute maximum. If everything goes well, there will be another comeback.

“I believe in the team and in our power. Everything is lost (already), so we have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

Although Neymar will return for the clash, Barcelona are likely to be without Javier Mascherano, who did not train on Monday due to a calf injury, as well as long-term absentees Aleix Vidal and Rafinha.

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, who scored twice in the first leg, was taken off with an ankle injury as they won 2-0 at Pescara on Saturday, but is expected to be fit to play.

If former Barcelona defender Dani Alves can keep his friend and compatriot Neymar at bay like he did in the first leg, Juventus should be able to book their place in the semi finals.

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