CELTIC have a double date with Aberdeen as they face seven crucial games at home and abroad in just over a month.
The champions will take on the Dons, so far unbeaten under new manager Jimmy Thelin this season, in the Premiership at Parkhead on Saturday October 19.
And Brendan Rodgers’ side will then square up to their Pittodrie opponents in the Premier Sports League Cup semi-final at Hampden on Saturday, November 2 with a 5.30pm kick-off.
The last-four clash with the north-east club will be an action replay of the dramatic Scottish Cup clash between the sides at the same stage last term.
The pulsating tie ended 3-3 after extra-time and Joe Hart was the hero of the day with a stunning save during the penalty-kick shoot-out. Nicolas Kuhn, James Forrest and Matt O’Riley were the team’s marksmen at the national stadium.
The winners will meet either Motherwell or Rangers in the showpiece showdown on Sunday December 15.
It’s going to be a hectic period for the Hoops with two Champions League encounters due away from home.
Scotland’s title kings, bidding for their thirteenth championship in 14 years and their 55th crown in their glorious history, take on Borussia Dortmund a week today and Europa League winners Atalanta on Wednesday October 23.
Rodgers’ men also have league confrontations coming up against Ross County in Dingwall on Sunday October 6, Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday October 7 before bringing down the curtain on the month with a home match against Dundee on the 30th.
Celtic have also arranged a friendly at Sligo Rovers on Wednesday October 9 just before the international break which will see Scotland play UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia away on Saturday October 12 and Portugal at Hampden three days later.
