Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic have shown they can compete with Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in a glamour Champions League play-off after falling just short of a heroic comeback against Aston Villa.
The Parkhead side finished 21st in the new-look league format following a thrilling 4-2 defeat at Villa Park - and will discover whether they face the reigning champions or German giants in Friday’s draw.
But Celtic fans could yet face a UEFA ban from travelling to the second leg in Madrid or Munich after a smoke bomb was thrown on to the pitch during last night’s game.