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Celtic will not face many tougher tests than German giants Bayern Munich in the play-offs of the Champions League.
The Scottish champions finished the 21st position in the classification of the League, just two points of being eliminated.
His reward is a gigantic shock against Harry Kane and CO, who finished 12º, only one point drifting of automatic rating places.
However, the side of the Bundesliga will imagine its possibilities of dismantling its British opposition, although it is unlikely to be as simple as seen in the paper.
Celtic picked up points against players such as Atalanta, Young Boys and Dinamo Zagreb during the initial phase of the League, but suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
The result will surely leave Bayern licking their lips, but they must be careful at Celtic Park, recognized for their hostile atmosphere.
Speaking before the game, Kompany said: “Certainly it will be special for us and for fans. Celtic Park, in my experience, was one of the lougiest stadiums in which I played. We can enjoy the atmosphere.
“There was a lot of talk about the two additional games added to the schedule, but now everyone awaits it. These types of games are special, they are great opportunities to feel something very special.
“I am happy to live these moments. It will be an incredible night of the Champions League. “
Rodgers depends on the ability of his team to score goals, and pointed out the games he has played against Kompany before as a reason why Celtic can arrive as winners.
He added: “We can score goals. Obviously, they have threats, but they are the qualifying stages of the Champions League.
“Each team has great quality and I have faced some of these teams, so I know how they play.
“Vincent Kompany will have played against my teams in Swansea, Leicester and Liverpool to know how my teams work. It will be a fantastic game and I look forward to it. It is my job to convince players that we can get a positive result. “
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