Celtic will discover their Champions League opponents this evening as the draw takes place at 5 PM in Monaco. The Scottish champions, who secured their spot in the competition by winning the league last season, are placed in pot three for the draw. Manager Brendan Rodgers is aware that the competition will be tough, but he is hopeful that the new signings he plans to finalize before the transfer window closes will bolster the squad’s chances in Europe.
This season’s Champions League has a revamped format, with Celtic set to face eight different opponents, four at home and four away, in the new “League Phase.” To advance to the knockout stages, Celtic will need to finish in the top 24 of the 36 teams, with the top eight teams moving directly to the round of 16. The remaining teams in positions nine to 24 will compete in a playoff to secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
Celtic fans are eagerly anticipating the draw, knowing that their team could face some of Europe’s biggest clubs. The excitement is heightened by the knowledge that the squad could still see new arrivals before the transfer window closes tomorrow. Rodgers and the Celtic board have been active in the transfer market, and they hope to make some impactful signings to strengthen the team for the challenges ahead.
The Champions League draw can be watched live, and Celtic supporters are encouraged to tune in to see who their team will face in this prestigious competition.
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