Celtic have European nights coming back in the 24/25 season but where does Parkhead rank in terms of atmosphere?
Players from across the continent have talked up the noise made by Hoops supporters on Champions League nights. Famous games against Barcelona, Man United and Juventus have all been played out under the lights and more are on the way.
UEFA competitions have been revamped, so group stage football is a thing of the past in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. It is now a Swiss-style format with teams lumped into one big group, meaning possibly more nights for Celtic fans to savour.
Renowned football website Goal has ranked the top 15 clubs in Europe based on atmosphere. Iconic clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool feature, with Celtic up there with the best of them. Find out where the Premiership side’s Parkhead home ranks with the continent’s elite and most fierce.
13. Nef Stadium - Galatasaray S.K
Capacity: 52,280 -The Turkish giants new home retains a boisterous atmosphere, with the club’s famously fiery supporters setting a Guinness World Record for noise levels (131 decibels) during a match against Schalke a decade ago. A different level of intensity. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Parkhead - Celtic
Capacity: 60,411 - Lionel Messi has been fortunate to play in the best stadiums across the globe, but “none compare to Celtic Park.” Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rio Ferdinand, Xavi and Paolo Maldini have also commented on the impressive noise generated by fans. The Glasgow derby is a fixture to savour. | Getty Images
15. Signal Iduna Park - Borussia Dortmund
Capacity: 81,365 - The famous ‘Yellow Wall’ - as it became known in 2005 - greets both sets of players and is one of the most spectacular sights in football. The noise and colour on display from 25,000 standing punters is unmissable and menacing. | Getty Images