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“I think we’re at a great point. I’m very relaxed and focused that we can get a result that builds on the first result.”

Celtic scored six goals without conceding away at St Johnstone on Saturday, but it was a pre-season in which Rodgers lined up games against some top opponents in which he appeared ideal preparation.

“I’m following it until pre-season,” he said. “There were some big teams playing in the games we played there and we wanted to play at that level.”

“We got off to a very good start in the last round so we're coming here to a stadium that's very similar to Celtic Park because it's pure football and we're really looking forward to the challenge.”

“We are under no illusions that we are facing a team that plays at the top of elite football, but I have always said that we will have a very difficult time in this competition, both domestically and away “to play.” against with and without the ball.

“Dortmund is very good offensively. They lost a few players in the summer but I look at the team and they have some fantastic players in the mid to high end so you will fall behind at times.”

“It is a top team with top players and we have to be on the right track to achieve a good performance and a good result.”

Dortmund head coach Nuri Sahin does not underestimate Celtic's challenge.

“To be honest, I don’t think it’s fair to call them outsiders,” he said.

“You're talking about a team that hasn't lost in many games and hasn't even lost a goal in their league. She was very dominant in her first game in the Champions League.”

“They are a very prestigious club with incredible talent in the squad and a fantastic coach. It will be a challenge for us, but at the same time a big challenge, a huge challenge that they didn't have this season when they played our stadium.