Celtic v Club Brugge: Champions League Preview
Celtic have a golden opportunity to edge closer to the UEFA Champions League knockout stages as they host Club Brugge at Celtic Park tonight. Just three points away from securing a last-16 playoff spot, Brendan Rodgers’ side can take a significant step forward in their European campaign.
The Scottish champions have impressed so far, with home wins over Slovan Bratislava and RB Leipzig and a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Atalanta. With seven points from four matches, they sit in a strong position in Group B.
Club Brugge, however, present a formidable challenge. Fresh off a 7-0 demolition of Sint-Truidense in the Belgian Pro League, Nicky Hayen’s team are only one point behind Celtic. A victory tonight would keep their own knockout-stage hopes alive.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 27
- Kick-off: 8:00 PM (GMT)
- Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
Where to Watch
The match will air live on TNT Sports 3, with coverage starting at 7:00 PM. TNT Sports subscribers can also stream the game on the discovery+ app.
Team News
Celtic boast an almost fully fit squad, with only Odin Thiago Holm unavailable. Key decisions for Rodgers include whether to start Paulo Bernardo or Arne Engels in midfield, with Alex Valle, Liam Scales, and Adam Idah also in contention.
Club Brugge face injury woes, missing Bjorn Meijer (thigh) and Gustaf Nilsson (Achilles), while Hugo Vetlesen, Hugo Siquet, and Joaquin Seys are doubtful.
Officials
The match will be officiated by Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov, supported by assistants Martin Margaritov and Diyan Valkov. VAR will be managed by Dragomir Draganov, assisted by Christian Dingert from Germany.
With so much at stake, Celtic fans will hope for another memorable European night at Paradise.
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