Even though Wednesday’s game is only the second of this season’s Champions League fixtures, it could prove to be extremely decisive as to where Celtic will place in the group as a whole.
Although the game against Real Madrid provided excitement and spectacle for both the club and its supporters, they are never going to be what decides our fate in the group.
With the Galacticos likely to pick up all maximum points from every side they face, it is our games against Shakhtar and Leipzig which are the most crucial for our hopes of qualification. Failure to pick up any points in Poland would make second place extremely difficult for the Hoops.
Our record away from home in Europe would sadly suggest defeat but with the football Ange’s side are currently playing, particularly as shown in the first half against Real, surely a killer instinct in front of goal against a lesser opposition all points to a positive outcome on this Champions League Wednesday.
For the first time since I can remember, the Celts are going into an away day in the Champions League with great optimism among the support only further highlighting the quality of our current side.