Celtic return to domestic action this Saturday (November 23) when they play Hearts at Tynecastle. After that, it's Club Brugge at Celtic Park on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League.
With seven points from four matches so far, the Parkhead side need another three points to all but ascertain progression to the new-look competition's play-off round.
But, having overcome the otherwise flawless Aston Villa 1-0 at home in the previous round of fixtures, overcoming Club Brugge will not be an easy task for Brendan Rodgers and his players – even with home advantage.
One of the Belgian Pro League side's standout players is defender Joel Ordonez, who is now attracting interest from three top English Premier League sides.
According to Yahoo Sports, the 20-year-old Ecuador internationalist – currently out on international duty for his country where he plays right full-back – is the subject of interest from Liverpool, Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
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Said to be a defender in the mould of Virgil van Dijk, Ordonez is likely one to watch for Celtic as they stare down another huge night under the Paradise lights.
And while it's expected a further three points should secure that coveted play-off round place, a further nine would almost certainly land Celtic in the top-eight of the league-phase, thus gaining automatic qualification to the tournament's knock-out stage.
Celtic's four remaining Champions League matches from here are Club Brugge (H), Dinamo Zagreb (A), Young Boys (H) and Aston Villa (A).
