Holders open Champions League campaign
Real Madrid begin the defence of the continental crown in Glasgow against Celtic.
The Champions League is back as the holders preapre to line up in the continental competition 101 days on from lifting the Decimocuarta in Paris. Celtic provide the opposition in the first group-stage contest and Carlo Ancelotti's charges will be keen to get off to a good start in Glasgow on the road to securing the club's 15th European crown 9pm CET.
Real Madrid open their 53rd European Cup campaign at Celtic Park. No club has competed in the competition more than the madridistas. The visitors will be out to extend the five-game winning streak since the start of the season: the UEFA Super Cup and four victories in LaLiga.
Real Madrid open their 53rd European Cup campaign at Celtic Park. No club has competed in the competition more than the madridistas. The visitors will be out to extend the five-game winning streak since the start of the season: the UEFA Super Cup and four victories in LaLiga.
"Real Madrid will always be respected in this competition," insisted Ancelotti in his pre-match press conference. The coach addressed the media alongside Vini Jr., who was crowned the best young player in last season's Champions League and heads into tonight's encounter in fine form after having registered in each of his last three outings.
Glasgow, the city that witnessed the club's fifth and ninth European Cups
Real Madrid return to a city that holds special memories for the club. Our team lifted two of the 14 European Cups secured during its 120-year history in Glasgow: the fifth one in 1960, and the ninth continental triumph, secured in 2002. Both showpieces were held at Hampden Park.
In-form opposition
Ancelotti's side face a Celtic side currently riding the crest of a wave. The Scots lie top of the domestic pile with a clean sweep of victories to their name W6. They eased to a 4-0 win over Rangers in the Old Firm derby at the weekend.
Glasgow, the city that witnessed the club's fifth and ninth European Cups
Real Madrid return to a city that holds special memories for the club. Our team lifted two of the 14 European Cups secured during its 120-year history in Glasgow: the fifth one in 1960, and the ninth continental triumph, secured in 2002. Both showpieces were held at Hampden Park.
In-form opposition
Ancelotti's side face a Celtic side currently riding the crest of a wave. The Scots lie top of the domestic pile with a clean sweep of victories to their name W6. They eased to a 4-0 win over Rangers in the Old Firm derby at the weekend.