Brendan Rodgers urges Celtic stars to create their own Champions League magic as Kyogo told how he can rank with Larsson

It''s a bit of a stretch billing this as a revenge mission 53 years in the making.

But Brendan Rodgers can still feel the weight of history on this clash as Celtic get set to take on Feyenoord. The Hoops boss doesn’t need a press officer whispering in his ear or a quick look on Google for background to this one. He’s well aware of the ancient backstory to an intriguing present day contest. The only other competitive clash with the Dutch big guns will forever be the one that got away for Celtic.

Jock Stein looked destined to win a second European Cup in three years when his men stepped out in the San Siro to face these upstarts from Holland. The narrative of eventual, agonising defeat, was one of complacency, only for a rethink in the coming years and the explosive of Dutch football in the 70s. Either way, there’s not much chance Rodgers will be taking Feyenoord lightly. The Eredivisie champs are a top side in red hot form – rattling 17 goals in their last three domestic games.

But Rodgers wants his men to embrace the past – and create something special for the present. He said: “The historical element to this club and this game is amazing. That’s what the game is about.

“We create out own magic. We take the supporters on a journey that can hopefully give them memories for a lifetime. Back in 1970, the club were going for their second European Cup in the space of a few years.

“What an achievement that would have been. To then lose in extra time was probably a galling experience. But that is success. Integral to that success is failure. It’s a part of it.

“For us here, we are at the beginning of a journey that excites me. I know we’ll grow and get better, with a bit of experience and patience we’ll continue to improve