Match Preview: VCF vs CFC

History:

The latest European clash between Valencia CF and Celtic took place at Mestalla back in the 2001-02 season in the third round of the UEFA. Vicente Rodríguez unleashed a powerful left footer beyond Douglas after latching onto a Carboni pass from a clever set-play in the 75th minute. The tie went to extra time and Valencia CF went through to the next round on penalties at Celtic Park.

Team News :

CFC:

Craig Gordon, Dorus de Vries, Scott Bain, Conor Hazard, Jack Hendry Jozo Simunovic, Cristian Gamboa, Dedryck Boyata, Mikael Lustig, Marvin Compper, Kristoffer Ajer, Anthony Ralston, Kieran Tierney, Filip Benkovic Manny Perez, Jeremy Toljan, Nir Bitton, Scott Brown, Scott Sinclair, Jonny Hayes, Lewis Morgan, Ryan Christie, Tom Rogic, Scott Allan, Olivier Ntcham, Kundai Benyu, Callum McGregor James Forrest, Eboue Kouassi, Youssouf Mulumbu, Oliver Burke, Leigh Griffiths, Odsonne Edouard, Michael Johnston, Timothy Weah, Vakoun and Issouf Bayo.

VCF:

Neto Murara, Jaume Domènech aniel Wass, Ezequiel Garay, Mouctar Diakhaby, Álex Centelles, José Luis Gayà, Toni Lato, Carlos Soler, Ferran Torres, Francis Coquelin, Dani Parejo, Kang In Lee, Denis Cheryshev, Gonçalo Guedes Santi Mina, Kevin Gameiro and Rubén Sobrino.

Press Conferences:

Marcelino: "We can't relax or think the tie is over"

Brendan Rodgers: “We know it’s going to be a tough game. You can see the level that they’re at and the investment, everything is there to see that they’re an outstanding team”.

Coverage:

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