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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

Celtic to face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in Champions League knockout play-off

Celtic will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the knockout play-off round of the Champions League.

Brendan Rodgers' side finished 21st in the league phase meaning they will face either the side finishing 11th or 12th.

Celtic and Manchester City will go into a draw with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to determine which side they will face. The draw will take place on Friday.


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Celtic know they will play the first match at home at Celtic Park before the return leg on the road.

The first leg will be played on either Tuesday, February 11 or Wednesday, February 12. The second leg  will be on Tuesday, February 18 or Wednesday, February 19.

The Parkhead club also know they will face either the clubs finishing fifth or sixth in the league phase should they qualify for the round of 16.

That would mean taking on either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen.

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