Who will win Celtic or Real Madrid? Our writers make their predictions for the Champions League showdown
dailyrecord.co.ukJust hours to go now until Celtic face off with Real Madrid in their Champions League group stage opener. Carlo Ancelotti's men will be looking to start off their European campaign with a bang after going all the way to the Final before lifting the prestigious competition's trophy last time out – making it 14 Champions League triumphs in total.
On the other hand, it is Celtic's first time at European football's top table in five years, with Ange Postecoglou the first Aussie boss to ever manage in the competition's group stage.
So, both the men on the pitch and the chaps in the dugout will be out to grab the glory. And there is a real can-do attitude circulating in Glasgow's east end, with the Hoops boss refusing to burst the bubble of Celtic fans, who have been eagerly awaiting this tie since the draw was made.
Nevertheless, it is a tough ask for the Scottish champions, who are off to a flying start domestically this season. But one thing is for sure, the Parkhead faithful will be right behind their beloved men in green and white this evening.
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