4 Bayern Munich VIPs rave about Celtic as Champions League draw triggers dressing room whispers

Thomas Muller admits he can't wait to tick Celtic Park off his bucket list after a mouthwatering Champions League match-up.

The Hoops face Bayern Munich in a glamour knockout playoff tie as both clubs battle it out for a place in the last 16. Celts have never beaten Bayern in any of their four previous European meetings and will have to break that duck if they are to face the winners of Bayer Leverkusen vs Atletico Madrid in the next round.

The German giants - who finished third in the Bundesliga last year but now lead by six points - last clashed with Celtic in the 2017/18 group stages. Muller opened the scoring in a 3-0 rout at the Allianz Arena, but missed the return encounter in Glasgow, where Bayern edged out 2-1 winners. But the legendary forward, 35, will get a second chance to experience the world-famous atmosphere when the six-time European champions rock up to Parkhead next month.

He's not the only high-profile figure from the Bayern camp who is relishing the prospect of facing Brendan Rodgers' side...

"I've never played for Celtic, and I wasn't there for the group stage game. The atmosphere in the stadium must be incredible. We're looking forward to it. It's a fast-paced affair with back-to-back weeks in February. So let's rock it!"

"They will be two difficult games, but we are looking forward to them. It's a new opponent for me. As a player, you always look forward to a new experience. Jo (Kimmich, ed.) told me that it was one of the best atmospheres he'd ever experienced. That's why I'm really looking forward to it. The Celtic team is good. We were hoping to get into the top eight. We're in the playoffs now, we have to accept that and we're looking forward to the games."

"Celtic plays good football and