Celtic Champions League travel guide as Madrid, Warsaw and Leipzig await

Punters can't enough of the Champions League draw but the real thing is pretty special too.

Celtic and their supporters have waited five years for a return to European football's top table. And they have a thrilling adventure awaiting them. Every Parkhead diehard has long desired a two-legged dust-up with Real Madrid and now it is here. And the chance to head to the Spanish capital will follow. A visit to Leipzig is certainly appealing with great transport links for other German cities and it should prove to be a popular option.

It would be remiss not to note the sad reason why Shakhtar Donetsk are unable to play in their home region of Donbass, as the ongoing Russia invasion of Ukraine leaves the chances of playing on home turf as an impossibility. Shakhtar have suffered an uncertain few years but will find a temporary home in Warsaw, as they base themselves at Legia's stadium. The circumstances are unfortunate but a trip to Warsaw will likely be well received.

With firm dates still outstanding, Record Sport aims to give Celtic supporters the latest on how to get to their venues and what to expect when they arrive.

Madrid

You can fly to Madrid from Glasgow via Bristol for less than £80 with easyJet leaving on a Tuesday and returning on the Thursday. However if fans want a more straightforward option, you can travel to the Spanish capital direct from Edinburgh but it will set you back around £200 return for that pleasure.

Warsaw

Budget airline Ryanair is your friend when looking for flights to Warsaw. Depending on your route and if you are willing to have a short stopover, travel can cost as little as £70. If that fails then KLM also do flights via Amsterdam for around £150 return.

Leipzig

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