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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

Why Slovan Bratislava star has no fears over a Celtic Champions League return

Slovan Bratislava keeper Dominik Takac insists he has no fears about returning to Parkhead after Celtic were drawn to face a possible Champions League rematch against them.

The Hoops will face either the Slovakian champions or face a long trip to play Kairat Almaty from Kazakhstan.

They hammered Slovan last season in the opening game in the new-look tournament to win their first game in the group stages for the first time ever.

Slovan keeper Takac was helpless as he conceded five goals, but ahead of this week's first leg in Almaty, he insisted a return to Parkhead would not bother him.


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He said: "The only thing that matters at the moment is beating Kairat Almaty and getting the chance to play against Celtic again.

"Every opponent provides motivation for us - Celtic won't bring us more or less.

"I'm not exactly jumping two metres in the air for joy over the draw, but nor am I hanging my head in trepidation.

"We have a long and difficult journey to play in Kazakhstan and we have left a day early to prepare.

"We expect an intimidating atmosphere and a real challenge for us. That is all we are concentrating on for now.

"Everyone at the club is only fighting for this game. Celtic can be looked at later."

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