Celtic must beat RB Leipzig tonight to keep their Europa League campaign alive.
Defeat at Parkhead will see the Scottish champions fall six points behind both Leipzig and Salzburg with just two games remaining – and an inferior head-to-head record means it would be curtains.
However, Celtic’s 2-0 defeat in Germany a fortnight ago is the side’s only loss in their last six outings, with a 6-0, two 5-0s and a 3-0 win all gathered in that period.
The Bhoys’ fans are craving for something to cheer about on the European stage – and with rivals Rangers looking good for qualification from their group, their desire for progression will only be intensified.
So, when is this must-win clash? What TV channel is it on? And what is the latest team news?
Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture…
When is the game?
The game takes place on Thursday November 8.
It is in the later bunch of Europa League fixtures, with kick-off set for 8pm.
Where is the game being played?
Celtic will host their game at their iconic Parkhead Stadium.
The ground has a capacity of a little over 60,000 and it is expected to be completely sold out for the visit of Leipzig.
Is the game on TV?
Those in the UK can catch the action on BT Sport, as they can for all of Britain’s clubs in the Europa League this season.
This particular match is being shown on the BT Sport 3 channel.
Can you live stream the game?
If you are a subscriber to BT Sport, you can catch the action on their website or on their app.
Alternatively, you can follow the action on our Mirror Football live blog.
Team news
Youssouf Mulumbu is back in the Celtic squad for the Europa League clash.
The midfielder has recovered from a knock but Jozo Simunovic, Cristian Gamboa, Scott Brown and Leigh Griffiths remain out with various ailments.
Midfielder Eboue Kouassi and on-loan winger Daniel Arzani are out for the rest of the season due to respective knee injuries.
Betting odds
Celtic 11/4
Draw 13/5
Leipzig 5/6
Odds supplied by Paddy Power.
What has been said?
Brendan Rodgers: "We are certainly in a much better place than we were a number of weeks ago.
"The team is really confident and playing well, scoring goals and defensively strong.
"We know it is a tough game for us but we love playing at Celtic Park and we know that if we are to progress or have any opportunity to progress to the group stages, it is a game that we have to win.
"People will look at it as a pressure game but not every pressure situation is a negative.
"I think, I always seen the pressure moments as opportunities for you to go and show your qualities.
"In the last game (against Leipzig), for the opening half-hour we looked fine in the game and then when we conceded we didn’t play well enough after that both with and without the ball.
"I am looking forward to the game. In a couple of games away from home we probably haven’t shown our true qualities for whatever reasons but the team is on a good level of confidence, we are playing well which is very important."
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