It's a kinder format that leaves plenty to be decided on the final day. Smaller clubs will unquestionably advance to the direct elimination stages of the competition, where the stakes and pressure are higher. Upsets in the playoff round are likely to happen, with plenty of Davids getting a chance to dispatch any struggling Goliaths.

I've just done a quick search and one of those BALR x Club Brugge jackets would set you back £362. This is the first ever meeting between Celtic and Club Brugge – the Bhoys’ eight previous meetings with Belgian opposition have been against KAA Gent (W1 L1),

Brendan Rodgers praised Cameron Carter-Vickers and his side’s mentality after recovering from a disastrous own goal

Malik Tillman scored a brace to bring PSV level, becoming the first U.S. player to score twice in a Champions League match. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Ricardo Pepi scored the winner, sending the crowd at Phillips Stadium into a frenzy.

Celtic took another step closer to the last 16 of the Champions League with a battling home draw against Club Brugge.

Celtic play host to Belgian champions Club Brugge tonight (Nov 27) as UEFA Champions League action returns to Paradise. The Bhoys are hoping to continue their positive start to their 2024/25 European