Celtic are back on the road midweek as they gear up for some Europa League action.
Callum McGregor’s last minute winner spared blushes against St Mirren and kept the pressure on league leaders Hearts.
Things desperately need to improve in Europe, however after the Hoops were well beaten by Midtjylland.
It doesn’t get any easier either as Celtic travel to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord.
Unlike Celtic, Feyenoord suffered a home defeat in the build-up to Thursday’s game, but that doesn’t make the task at hand any easier.
Feyenoord are one of the biggest clubs in the Netherlands and have lots of history about them so, ahead of the game, here are five facts about the club.
How will Celtic do against Feyenoord? Feyenoord made European history
Like Celtic were the first British side to win a European trophy, Feyenoord were the first team to win the European Cup from the Netherlands.
They won the competition in 1970, unfortunately beating the Hoops to do that.
Ove Kindvall’s goal late in second half extra time was the difference as Feyenoord won the game 2-1.
Feyenoord have never been relegated
There aren’t many clubs around the world who can boast this, but Feyenoord have never been relegated from the Eredivisie.
Formed in 1908, it is a proud tradition that they share with the other two members of the ‘big three’, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.
It looks unlikely that they will be relegated any time soon and that they will continue to compete at the top of the table.
Two Celtic legends have a Feyenoord connection
There has always been some mutual respect between the two clubs after sharing legendary stars.
Manager Wim Jansen has been in the dugout for both teams, and striker Henrik Larsson has also represented both clubs.
They are widely loved by both fanbases and their contributions will never be forgotten.
27 Aug 2000: Henrik Larsson of Celtic in action during the Scottish Premier League match against Rangers at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Celtic won the game 6 – 2. Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster /AllsportFeyenoord never give the number 12 to players
This is a tradition that has been adopted by some clubs and Feyenoord are another who never hand a player the number 12 shirt.
They believe that the fans are the 12th man and want to honour the Het Legioen, which means The Legion in Dutch.
By not giving a player that shirt number, it displays how important the supporters are to the club.
De Kuip holds special record
Feyenoord play their home games at De Kuip – a stadium which is regarded as a bucket list venue for many football fans.
It’s close proximity between the players and fans makes for a deafening atmosphere.
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They also take great pride in the pitch and the stadium has been named the best pitch in the Netherlands for 10 consecutive years.