"It is the first time all of us will have played in the new stadium in front of the fans so it will be a big occasion for us," he told the club's official site.
"It will be very special against a glamorous club like Barcelona and it will be a tough test."
"We want to get out onto the pitch and get our fitness working. It will be provide an important build up to the Charlton game."
"We won't go into the game thinking it is an exhibition match. We have to put in a good performance and get off to a winning start."