Ange Postecoglou doesn't want Celtic to be one hit wonders with history weighing upon Real Madrid clash

Ange Postecoglou knows exactly the potential enormity of beating Real Madrid.

The Celtic manager is well versed on his club’s unforgettable victories on Europe’s biggest stage, and the immense impact it can and has had in the past. Postecoglou has family and friends over from Australia to see this special occasion. If they weren’t here with him, they’d be up in the middle of the night Down Under watching. Same as he would be if he wasn’t in the technical area living it.

The Parkhead boss also understands that, with the cost of living crisis causing some fans heartache in their home lives, his team can give them an escapism and a night to recount forever just like some of those which have gone before. Obviously, nothing would make Postecoglou happier. But, on its own, it wouldn’t be enough. Not when he’s looking to make Celtic consistent competitors at this elite level.

Postecoglou doesn’t want just fleeting moments of glory. He wants it to become a regular occurrence. Since the tournament revamp, AC Milan were European champions when defeated at Parkhead 15 years ago. Barcelona dumped a decade ago, yet Celtic have won just two of their last 18 group games.

Postecoglou doesn’t want his boys to be one-hit wonders. Scalping the 14-times winners of the trophy would make another magic memory, but the boss explained: “I don’t just want it to be a famous victory. That’s where we have to break the cycle.

“I think this club has had enough famous victories. If you want to become a really strong Champions League club, it’s not just having a one-off victory.

“It’s about building. It’s about having a strong Champions League campaign. We can win and, if we lose the next five and don’t qualify, it kind of defeats the purpose.

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