It’s the last chance saloon in terms of European football for Celtic tonight.
Ange Postecoglou’ s team already know that their Champions League participation will end after they face Real Madrid at the beginning of November. But they could still drop into the Europa League if they can snatch third from next opponents Shakhtar Donetsk. However, they must beat the Ukrainians tonight to stand any chance.
Then a result against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu is required whilst hoping RB Leipzig take care of Shakhtar. That’s a big ask but a worry for another day with the focus simply on winning at Parkhead this evening. Ange Postecoglou’s team should have beaten them in Warsaw on matchday two, but passed up a plethora of chances to put the game to bed and had to settle for a 1-1 draw. Igor Jovecievic’s men still have the last 16 in their sights so have their own motivation for victory.
