Stiliyan Petrov says ‘excitement is unreal’ after a big couple of days for Celtic

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Celtic’s Champions League league phase opponents were revealed yesterday and it is fair to say there are some exciting ties on the horizon.

Evaluating the list, away trips to Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa, and Atalanta are the standout ties. Meanwhile, home clashes against Slovan Bratislava, Club Brugge and Young Boys offer a chance for the Bhoys to get points on the board.

Overall, the Champions League draw has thrown up a set of compelling fixtures with the potential for some iconic nights on the European stage.

Tomorrow is when Celtic supporters will find out the order of the matches in question, so it may be a busy day for those looking to book travel and Oasis tickets simultaneously. I’m sure many others will be in the same boat as myself!

In all seriousness, there are some great occasions to get excited about over the coming months. Stiliyan Petrov is no different in that respect as he awaits his former two clubs doing battle.

Stiliyan Petrov’s ‘unreal’ excitement for Aston Villa vs Celtic

Once the fixtures are released, Celtic supporters will start to book travel en masse to their favoured destinations, including a trip south of the border to see their side live against Aston Villa.

Of course, Petrov will have split loyalties ahead of the clash, given he spent seven years at each club during his distinguished playing career. Nevertheless, he has taken to X to share his emotional reaction to the draw.

He stated: “What an amazing draw yesterday for my two former clubs @AVFCOfficial and @CelticFC . Two great clubs facing each other in the @ChampionsLeague. Excitement is unreal.”

The Villans return to Europe’s premier competition for the first time since 1983. Famously, they won the competition a year prior in 1982.

However, Celtic were the first team to achieve that feat from this island in 1967. The Bhoys’ trip to the West Midlands promises to be a brilliant spectacle for all involved. 67 Hail Hail will bring you instant fixture confirmation once it has been released.