Daniel Alves is delighted with his first preseason at Barcelona.

After victory over New York Red Bulls last night, the Brazilian fullback said: "The team is working at a spectacular level and we are very happy with how things are going.

"I hope that in the first match of the Champions League we can continue like this.

"I am happy to have taken the decision to play for Barca. At the moment my relationship with everyone in the squad is very good."