5 things we spotted at Celtic training as Jota primed for his big Champions League chance

The hours are counting down to Celtic 's biggest European occasion for quite some time.

European champions Real Madrid are in town for a mouth-watering Champions League group stage opener at Celtic Park. These occasions don't come much bigger for the Parkhead club and the anticipation has been building from the moment the two clubs were paired in August's UEFA draw.

Los Blancos touched down at Glasgow Airport on Monday morning while just up the road at Lennoxtown, Ange Postecoglou was drilling his players for a huge test of their progress under his stewardship over the past year. Celtic struggled in Europe last year but have taken huge strides under their manager, especially since the beginning of 2022. But just how good can they be? That's the question set to be answered when Carlo Ancelotti's superstars step out in the city's east end. In the meantime, here's five things we spotted at Monday's Lennoxtown session.

Some appropriate imagery as Celtic threaten to disappear over the Premiership horizon, even at this early stage of the campaign. Saturday's win over Rangers was a devastating display of strength from the reigning champions and it'd take a brave punter to bet against them retaining their crown come next May.

Not even the loss of their first-choice striker could Celtic off their derby stride and their squad depth was further highlighted by David Turnbull arriving off the bench to help himself a fourth goal. He was on the run from Alexandro Bernabei in Tuesday's session, one which was clearly boosted by a feel-good factor.

It's little wonder why, given the state of play at the club at this moment in time. Just imagine what a win tomorrow night would do.

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