Celtic vs Stuttgart LIVE as Paulo Bernardo lands Europa League chance in XI ahead of Hatate

It’s a double-header Celtic could do without in their relentless pursuit of domestic title glory.

But supporters have long craved another memorable European run - and Martin O’Neill’s side now have the chance to deliver it in the Europa League. The Hoops welcome old foes Stuttgart to Parkhead in the knockout play-off round, 23 years after Celts knocked the Germans out of the UEFA Cup on the famous road to Seville.

Now, O’Neill - taking charge of his 1000th game in professional management - is aiming to mastermind another statement victory over the Bundesliga high-flyers and ignite belief in another unforgettable European run.

The Scottish champions have needed three last-gasp winners in recent weeks to get the job done, but they arrive in strong form with five straight victories and a 10-game unbeaten run behind them.

Standing in their way is one of Germany’s most in-form sides, with Stuttgart having won five of their last six matches in all competitions.

Celtic: Schmeichel; Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Bernardo, Nygren; Maeda, Cvancara, Tounekti. Subs: Sinisalo, Doohan, Adamu, Yang, McCowan, Iheanacho, Saracchi, Hatate, Murray, Forrest, Donovan, Ralston.

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Celtic XI: Schmeichel; Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Bernardo, Nygren; Maeda, Cvancara, Tounekti.

Subs: Sinisalo, Doohan, Adamu, Yang, McCowan, Iheanacho, Saracchi, Hatate, Murray, Forrest, Donovan, Ralston.

1975-76, ECWC QF: CELTIC 1-1 Sachsenring Zwickau.
Kenny Dalglish netted, but the East Germans grabbed a shock equaliser with three minutes left.

1987/88, UC R1: CELTIC 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Celtic's first meeting