At the Etihad Stadium last month , one of the most gifted players of his generation was given the run of the place during Barcelona ’ s 2-1 victory . It was an exhibition from the very best . Andres Iniesta took 112 touches in Barcelona ’ s midfield , five more than his celebrated team-mate Lionel Messi and far more than any player in a Manchester City shirt . James Milner , anointed by Manuel Pellegrini as one of his team ’ s most important players , was the highest with 64 . The numbers simply don ’ t add up , which is one of the reasons English football is struggling to make an impact over two legs in Champions League ties . When will our game learn ? Probably never . Andres Iniesta , rested in Barca 's win over Eibar , is expected to return to the starting line-up against City . Barcelona 's Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic controls the ball as Xavi and Pedro look on during training . Neymar aims a friendly kick at fellow Barcelona striker Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan had gone down . The Brazil captain was in high spirits as Barcelona prepared for their Champions League last 16 second leg . ‘ We play in a comprehensive manner and we want possession so that they suffer , ’ admitted Iniesta as he prepares to pull on the red and blue stripes of Barcelona once more . ‘ We need to find our superior skills and minimise their potential . We want to control what goes on in every moment . We have to beat Manchester City with a complete performance. ’ Barcelona are conditioned to play a certain way , all possession-based and keeping the ball in circulation until they can find a way through the gaps in City ’ s defence . Iniesta is a slave to the game , a man still seeking perfection even after three triumphs in the Champions League , plus two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup , in which he scored the winner for Spain . Barcelona will be hoping to reach the Champions League quarter finals by holding off Manchester Cit . Barca have not failed to reach Europe 's last eight since 2007 , and saw off City at the same stage last season . His incredible strike against Chelsea in the 2009 Champions League semi-final , second leg at Stamford Bridge is one of the most dramatic goals in the history of the game . At the age of 30 , he wants more . ‘ We do not gather as a team to discuss what we can achieve , but the important thing is that we know what the possibilities are , ’ he added . ‘ There are no guarantees , but we know that we are doing well and we are prepared for this match. ’ Luis Enrique ’ s team are in fine fettle , a point ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga ahead of El Clasico on Sunday and on course for the Champions League quarter-final if they can protect their 2-1 advantage . The Barcelona players move the ball around during a training exercise ahead of the vital showdown with City . Manager Luis Enrique will be hoping his team take another step on the road towards Berlin . The final of the Copa del Rey awaits later in the season , when Iniesta can add to his extensive list of honours when Enrique ’ s team face Athletic Bilbao . ‘ We don ’ t think beyond Manchester City because we have to concentrate , even if we had a good result in the first leg , ’ he said . ‘ Right now the team is in good shape , but this is a difficult period of the season . We are in the final of Copa del Rey , the Champions League and all the little details will play a role tomorrow . ‘ On Sunday we have an important match against our rivals , but this is the Champions League and Manchester City have great players. ’ Iniesta is wary of the threat posed by former Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure . Much will be expected of Yaya Toure , returning from suspension to play against his former team at the Nou Camp as City attempt to overturn a 2-1 deficit . This will be a tough night for a team who can not keep the ball , but Toure ’ s goalscoring ability , along with those powerful runs that start from deep-lying positions , could give them a chance . Iniesta added : ‘ He is very important for them , he is very powerful physically and he has important qualities because of all his skills . ‘ We ’ ll try to minimise his potential . ’
Barcelona train ahead of crucial 2009 leg at the Nou Camp . Spanish side lead City 2-1 after first leg , when Luis Suarez scored twice . Andres Iniesta insists tie is not over and says Barcelona are fully focused .