Celtic and the Champions League best and worst draw scenarios revealed as glittering Real Madrid duel looms

It's been a long time since the Champions League anthem boomed around Celtic Park for a group stage fixture.

Heartbreak in the qualifiers has become the order of the day in recent years for a club which once held a reputation for ruffling the feathers of Europe's very best.

Not since 2017 have Celtic taken a seat at the continent's top table but that's set to change next season.

Ange Postecoglou' s side stand on the brink of the Premiership title and a direct ticket to the group stage Scotland's coefficient now merits.

Should they sweep up the four points required to become champions, the very biggest of occasions will return to Glasgow's east end in September following UEFA's announcement on Monday that the Premiership winners' place is secure as Russian teams are, as expected, banned.

But who could the the champions elect be welcoming to Celtic Park?

With domestic campaigns still working to a conclusion across Europe, the final group stage participants are still some way from being finalised.

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However, if we project from current league standings and assume the teams with the highest coefficient progress through the summer qualifiers, we can have a bit of fun with what might be.

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