Celtic will enter the knockout stage of the Champions League, facing either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs. The Hoops are in high spirits after a strong group stage performance, with key player Jota returning to the squad.
Celtic Park is set for another thrilling European football night as the Hoops prepare to face a formidable challenge in the Champions League playoffs. Their opponents will be either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich , two European giants that will test Celtic 's mettle. After a 12-year wait, the iconic stadium will once again host a knockout match, with the first leg scheduled for either Tuesday, February 11th, or Wednesday, 12th, and the return leg a week later.
The anticipation is palpable among Celtic fans, who will eagerly await the draw on January 31st to discover their opponents. They can approach the home leg with confidence, fueled by some memorable performances in the group stage. Celtic's campaign began with a resounding 5-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava, followed by a 3-1 triumph over RB Leipzig, spearheaded by Nicolas Kuhn. While a draw with Club Brugge slightly dampened their spirits, they ultimately overcame Young Boys in Kyogo's last game, though the Japanese star had a hat-trick of goals disallowed. The group stage concluded with a dramatic 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa.Jota, after returning to the club, will be eligible for the playoff match, adding a significant boost to Celtic's squad. Manager Brendan Rodgers also has the opportunity to register two more players for his Champions League squad, leaving room for reinforcements before the crucial encounter. Celtic's last foray beyond the group stages in 2013 saw them face Italian giants Juventus, who proved too strong, winning 3-0 at Parkhead and 2-0 in Turin. That season witnessed Tony Watt's iconic goal against Barcelona, but now it's time for a new generation of Celtic heroes to etch their names in club football's grandest arena
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