Hyeongyu Oh relishing Celtic Champions League test as he craves crack at Karim Benzema and co

12.03.2023 - 01:43 dailyrecord.co.uk

Celtic ace Hyeongyu Oh says he wants a crack at the Champions League - and one of his striking idols Karim Benzema. The South Korean striker is enjoying life in Glasgow and could be a key man for Ange Postecoglou’s side in their Premiership title run-in.

The Hoops look certain to clinch their second successive league flag and that will guarantee Champions League group stage football next term.

Oh used to watch the tournament as a kid and is a big fan of French superstar Benzema. Celtic faced off with Madrid in group phase this season - going toe-to-toe with Carlo Ancelotti’s side at Parkhead before suffering a heavy defeat at the Bernabeu.

But the 21-year-old forward would love another crack at the Spanish giants He said: “I’m very much looking forward to the possibility of playing in the Champions League.

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