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The Celtic Champions League test run Kyogo and Maeda made against Brazil superstars

Japanese duo Kyogo and Daizen Maeda were given the opportunity to weigh out some of Celtic's possible opponents in next season's Champions League.

The Celtic stars both featured during Japan's friendly with Brazil on Monday.

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu named Kyogo in his starting XI, and the Hoops' key man put on a lively show up against Marquinhos and Eder Militao respectively.

Maeda came on for his Parkhead teammate with just under 25 minute to go, injecting some energy during the closing stages of the clash.

It took a late Neymar penalty to break the deadlock, giving Brazil win in the last of Japan's friendly matches ahead of the Kirin Cup on Friday.

The clash bodes well ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign where Maeda and Kyogo are sure to be a big part of Ange Postecoglou's side.

Ten stars who featured at some point could meet the Celtic duo once again in the prestigious club competition, with the friendly providing the Japanese duo a fantastic opportunity to report back to their boss pre season.

Record Sport had a look at the Brazilian players who could feature against the Hoops...

Brazil were victorious thanks to a Neymar penalty.

The famous forward would provide Ange Postecoglou's side with tough competition if they end up facing PSG next campaign.

Neymar was linked to a move away from the French giants, but dismissed the rumours stating "there are no other possible choices" other than to stay at Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Dani Alves is set to extend his stay at Barcelona.

The Brazilian stalwart made a shock return to the Camp Nou at the start of 2022, after winning six La Liga and three Champions League titles, during his first spell in Catalonia.

And despite being 39 years old, he

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