BRENDAN RODGERS will face Belgian opposition for only the second time when Celtic take on Club Brugge on Champions League matchday five at Parkhead this evening.
His previous encounter was against Anderlecht in Europe’s elite competition in season 2017/18.
How much can you remember about Celtic’s Belgian Connection?Have a go in CQN‘s fun five-minute quiz to test your knowledge.
Good luck!
HOOPY DAZE…Scott Sinclair celebrates a Celtic goal. (See Question 3.)
QUESTIONS:
1: Martin O’Neill bought a Belgian international defender as he prepared for his Celtic managerial debut in season 2000/01. Can you name the player?
2: Ronny Deila signed Belgian centre-back duo Dedryck Boyata and Jason Denayer from which English club: A: Arsenal, B: Chelsea or C: Manchester City?
3: Brendan Rodgers enjoyed a 3-0 success over Anderlecht in Brussels in his first outing against Belgian opposition seven years ago. Scott Sinclair and Leigh Griffiths were two of the marksmen. Who scored the other goal?
4: Celtic have had one Belgian goalkeeper in their history. Can you remember the identity of the netminder?
5: Arne Engels cost the Hoops a record £11million when he joined from Bundesliga outfit Augsburg on deadline day. Can you name the previous Belgian to be signed by the Parkhead club? Clue: Neil Lennon paid £3million to Rapid Vienna for him in the summer of 2019.
Answers will be provided when the team is announced before kick-off.
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