“It Remains the Best Atmosphere I’ve Ever Played In” – Michael Owen on European Nights At Celtic Park

After successfully seeing off the challenge of Qarabag, Celtic now face a daunting test against Malmo in the Champions League play-off round if they are to strut their stuff amongst Europe’s elite this season.

The Glasgow side fought out a hard 0-0 draw with Qarabag last week in 35 degrees heat in Azerbaijan to see their name in the hat for the next round where they were drawn against Swedish champions Malmo FF.

Many Hoops fans seen the draw as the toughest they could have landed, however, if Ronny Deila’s side can see their opponents off over two legs then they will be through to the group stage where Champions League nights and Celtic Park will meet again.

Many legends of the game have spoken about the atmosphere created in Glasgow’s East End before with Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Andrea Pirlo, and Paolo Maldini all stating that every professional should seek to play there at least once.

And former Liverpool star and BT Sport pundit Michael Owen has echoed that praise as he said tonight during the TV channel’s coverage of the Super Cup between Barcelona and Sevilla that Celtic Park remains the best atmosphere he has ever played in.