Celtic women are gearing up for a night of history in with their first match in the group stage of the Champions League.
Elena Sadiku’s side have been drawn in a glamour section in the competition with both Chelsea and Real Madrid in Group B alongside the Hoops.
But first up is Dutch side FC Twente who are big favourites for the game, but Swede Sadiku’s title-winning heroes will go into the game with confidence. Sadiku will make her own little piece of history by becoming the youngest, at the age of just 30, manager to lead a side in the competition.
Captain Kelly Clark spoke of her excitement ahead of the match and said: “It is big thing for me that as a team we worked really hard to get here so the biggest thing for me is that the players need to enjoy it. They should remember that there is a reason why we are here and it is because we are a good football team and that confidence has to show.” Here’s all you need to know about the big game for Celtic women.
When and where is Celtic v FC Twente women?
The game takes place on Tuesday, October 8 with a kick-off time of 8pm at New Douglas Park, Hamilton.
Is it on TV?
No, the game will not be shown on TV. But don’t abandon all hope because…
Will there be a live stream?
Yes, the fixture will be streamed live via the DAZN app. DAZN is the global home of women’s football and will stream the UEFA Women’s Champions League this season, including Tuesday’s game. You can make an account here.
All you have to do is register with DAZN and you can watch selected live events, highlights and non-live content without an additional subscription. DAZN is available to watch via many smart TVs.