Neil Lennon revealed he wished Ange Postecoglou all the best for Celtic's Champions League return – and reckons they can spring a shock on Real Madrid.
The Scottish Premiership champions take on the reigning kings of Europe on Tuesday night in the club's first group stage outing since 2017. And they could hardly have wished for a more glamorous tie, one Postecoglou insists they will rise to by going after Carlo Ancelotti's superstars.
Lennon, now manager at Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus, masterminded one of Celtic 's all-time great European nights by beating Barcelona in 2012 and is thrilled the club are once again back on the biggest stage. He paid tribute to his successor in Postecoglou and says he text the Aussie coach ahead of Celtic's 4-0 derby win over Rangers, urging him to soak up every moment of the big occasions. Lennon told talkSPORT: "It's such a big night, the first time in a few years. Celtic really want to be at the top table and they are now again.
