BRENDAN RODGERS will face German opposition for the seventh time as Celtic manager when the team take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League this evening.
In the previous three games on his travels he has lost twice – to Bayern Munich (3-0) and RB Leipzig (2-0) – while gaining a 1-1 draw against Borussia Munchengladbach.
How much can you remember about Celtic’s past associations with German clubs in European competition? Have a go on CQN‘s fun five-minute quiz to test your knowledge.
Good luck!
LAST-GASP HERO…Derek Whyte slams in Celtic’s winner in the 2-1 triumph over Borussia Dortmund at Parkhead in 1987. (See Question 1.)
QUESTIONS:
1: Celtic played Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League in season 1987/88 and won 2-1 at Parkhead with a late goal from Derek Whyte. Who claimed the first strike: A: Andy Walker; B: Mark McGhee or C: Paul McStay?
2: Brendan Rodgers first faced a German team when Borussia Munchengladbach visited Celtic Park in October 2016. Can you remember the final score?
3: Celtic drew 1-1 in the away game the following month. Who netted the Hoops goal?
4: The Hoops beat RB Leipzig 2-1 in Glasgow in November 2018. Kieran Tierney scored the opening goal. Who claimed the winner?
5: Who is the last Celtic player to score against a German team: A: Liel Abada; B: Kyogo Furuhashi or C: Filipe Jota?
The answers will be provided when the Hoops line-up is confirmed before kick-off.
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