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Who are Linfield? Everything you need to know about Celtic’s Champions League opponents

The Scottish Premiership champions are set for a tough trip to Northern Ireland as they look to take a step closer to the group stage

Celtic will take on Linfield in the Champions League second qualifying round after the Northern Irish champions overcame La Fiorita in the first qualifying round.

The Blues just about managed to book their showdown against the Scottish giants after beating the San Marino side 1-0 on aggregate, surviving a nervy second leg in Serravalle following a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg.

It means a trip back to Northern Ireland beckons for Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who hails from Carnlough - a village situated just over 30 miles outside of Belfast.