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'Celtic fan' David Martindale 'can't wait' to watch Hoops battle Real Madrid

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Livingston boss David Martindale admits he 'can't wait' to cheer on the hosts at Parkhead tonight as Celtic take on Real Madrid in their Champions League group stage opener.

Worrying about how to prepare his side for a visit to the same stadium at the weekend can wait until tomorrow. And the Lions gaffer insists he'll be equally keen on seeing Rangers and Hearts impress in their respective European encounters later in the week.

Speaking to the West Lothian Courier, Martindale commented: "Saturday is going to be a hugely difficult game for us. Celtic are a brilliant side and I think Ange has done an incredible job there. "He's had three transfer windows now and I think he's been able to improve his side in each one so we know we're going to go there as massive underdogs but we'll have a gameplan and aiming for it to be successful. "But I have to say, honestly, I can't wait for the game tonight.

It's going to be an amazing occasion and I'll be going there as a Celtic fan. I'm a Scottish football fan. I want all our teams to do well in Europe. "And I'll be cheering on Rangers tomorrow and Hearts on Thursday just as much.

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