Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is confident his side can "make it difficult" for either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the Champions League play-off round, but admits it will be a "huge challenge".

Celtic will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Play Offs. After a night of permutations in Europe’s top competition, Celtic were beaten by Aston Villa in an enthralling game at Villa Park.

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Celtic will take on Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in their Champions League play-off tie in February. The Scottish champions have made the knockout rounds

Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic are ready for the challenge of taking on the mighty Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout phase playoff.

BRENDAN RODGERS says Celtic will rise to the challenge of facing Euro giants Real Madrid or Bayern Munich next in the Champions League. Celts lost 4-2 to Aston Villa tonight. And they’ll find out

Celtic are through to the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time since 2013, with Brendan Rodgers’ side now awaiting their fate ahead of Friday’s play-off draw. The 1967 European champions have benefitted from the new-look Champions League format and ensured their progression to the knockout rounds with a game to spare,