Postecoglou: Champions League not getting easier as RB Leipzig visit

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has warned his side that their early experiences of Champions League football will not make Tuesday's visit of RB Leipzig any easier.

The Scottish champions sit bottom of Group F with one point despite producing positive performances for the bulk of their opening three games.

Postecoglou expected his side would grow into the competition given most players have not competed in the Champions League before but he cautioned that gaining experience would also teach the squad that each match is as difficult as the previous one.

"That's kind of what you hope for, that as we have more experiences at this level, that we become more accustomed to this level and what it means, and the fine lines between success and not having success," he said.

"But at the same time, it doesn't mean the challenge is any easier, because Leipzig are probably a better team today than they were in the first round.

"The one thing you know about this level, and that is what you need to get accustomed to, is that it is relentless. It is the highest level of club football so there are no easy games.

"You can play 100 games at Champions League level and you know the next one is still going to be difficult. That's the experience that you come through, that you go into every game understanding that.

"Maybe when you begin, you think it maybe gets easier. It doesn't. It stays exactly the same. It's why even some of the greatest sides haven't won it yet, because it's constantly demanding at this level."

Celtic lost 3-1 in Germany last week after dropping off in the second half, and failed to take full advantage of a dominant display in a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw in their previous away game.

They now have two consecutive