WILFRIED NANCY leads Celtic into their sixth Europa League clash of the campaign when they take on AS Roma at Parkhead this evening.
It will also be the 48-year-old Frenchman’s first appearance in European competition after spending four years as head coach in the MLS at CF Montreal and Columbus Crew.
So far the Hoops have won two of their previous outings, a 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz at Parkhead in October and the 3-1 success against Feyenoord in Rotterdam a fortnight ago.
They drew 1-1 in the first match in the tournament against Red Star in Belgrade in September, but lost 2-0 at home to Sporting Braga and 3-1 to FC Midtjylland in Denmark.
How much can you remember about past associations with Italian teams? Have a go in CQN‘s fun five-minute quiz to test your knowledge.
Good luck!
GLOVE AFFAIR…Luis Palma celebrates a Celtic goal. (See Question 4.)
QUESTIONS:
1: True or false: Celtic have never faced AS Roma before in European competition?
2: Christopher Jullien headed in a memorable late winner when the Hoops defeated Lazio 2-1 at Parkhead in October 2019. Who scored the team’s first goal?
3: Celtic drew with Atalanta in Bergamo in last season’s Champions League. What was the final score: A: 0-0; B: 1-1 or C: 2-2?
4: Lazio won 2-1 when Celtic last faced Italian opposition in the east end of Glasgow in October 2023. Who scored the hosts’ goal: A: Luis Palma, B: Kyogo Furuhashi or C: Callum McGregor?
5: True or false: Celtic have won five, lost five and drawn five of their 15 home games against Italian teams?
Answers will be provided when the line-up is announced before kick-off.
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