CELTIC will travel to last season’s runners-up Borussia Dortmund and face a trip to Aston Villa after this evening’s draw for the new-look Champions League.
The ballot in Monaco also saw Brendan Rodgers’ side face away fixtures against Europa League winners Atalanta and Dinamo Zagreb.
The Hoops will host RB Leipzig, Brugge, Young Boys and Dinamo Zagreb in what are certain to be sell-out Parkhead occasions.
THE DRAW
Borussia Dortmund v CELTIC
Atalanta v CELTIC
CELTIC v Leipzig
CELTIC v Brugge
CELTIC v Young Boys
Dinamo Zagreb v CELTIC
CELTIC v Slovan Bratislava
Aston Villa v CELTIC
Dates and kick-off times for the Hoops’ eight league phase matches are scheduled to be announced on Saturday.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY DATES
Matchday 1: September 17/18/19
Matchday 2: October 1/2
Matchday 3: October 22/23
Matchday 4: November 5/6
Matchday 5: November 26/27
Matchday 6: December 10/11
Matchday 7: January 21/22 2025
Matchday 8: January 29
Knockout round play-offs: February 11/12 and 18/19
Round of 16: March 4/5 and 11/12
Quarter-finals: April 8/9 and 15/16
Semi-finals: April 29/30 and May 6/7
Final: May 31, Munich
