Lazio vs Celtic LIVE team news and build-up ahead of the Champions League clash

The Celtic squad are pencilled in for an audience with Pope Francis the day after their Lazio clash - but will be hoping for divine intervention in their bid for victory in Rome.

Brendan Rodgers admitted he'd love to take a much-needed Champions League victory to the Vatican before they return to Scotland, with the scheduled meeting in a little bit of doubt with the Pope reportedly suffering from a lung infection.

Either way, the Hoops need a victory in the Stadio Olimpico. With just one point on the board in Group E so far and Feyenoord to come at Parkhead on the final matchday then a repeat of their 2019 Europa League victory is a must.

The Italians sickened the Hoops when they met at Parkhead with Luis Palma having what looked to be a dramatic late winner chopped off for offside - only for the Serie A man to strike at the death through Pedro.

Rodgers and his men will be out for revenge but can they get that elusive first Champions League group stage win in six years?

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It's a massive night in Europe for Celtic as they look to keep the big nights coming - but a win is a must in the Stadio Olimpico.

But ahead of kick-off the Hoops support flooded the streets of Rome and took over the Coloseum before they look to roar their side to victory.

Lazio are odds/on to claim victory but, perhaps given the Italian side's domestic struggles, Celtic aren't a huge price with Genting Casino to claim victory.

Lazio - 4/7

Draw - 16/5

Celtic - 9/2

While the likes of Liel Abada, Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate are all big misses for Brendan Rodgers Lazio also have their own problems.

Maurizio Sarri will be without several important players this evening. Romagnoli and