The Hoops have lost their opening two games to Feyenoord and Lazio - with the latter defeat coming in a heartbreaking fashion - and the Hoops boss knows what is at stake.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admits they need to take something from the visit of Atletico Madrid to progress in Europe.
READ MORE: Ange Postecoglou sets post-Celtic record at Tottenham after stunning English Premier League start “But we are excited about the challenge and I am really looking forward to seeing how we take that challenge on. “But Diego always sets his teams up to play in a lower block in the main, which means it’s very, very difficult to break through.
“The Lazio game was a real indication of the level,” he said. “We played very well but one moment at the end of the game costs you the points.
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