A Celtic vs Real Madrid game in pre-season would be enough to get fans excited. So one can only imagine the Parkhead atmosphere when the European champions come visiting on the opening matchday of the Champions League. It will also end the Hoops’ long wait to return to Europe’s elite competition.
There is no denying the fact that Celtic will be heavy underdogs, even with home advantage, as they come up against a Real Madrid side that has won five of the past nine Champions League titles. One of the most legendary runs in Europe ever without a shadow of a doubt.
Celtic have climbed a few mountains before though. 10 years back, they managed to beat a FC Barcelona side in the Champions League that boasted the likes of Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi, and one could argue was even better than this current Real Madrid unit.
Could we be in store for another special night in Europe? Kyogo certainly believes that this Celtic team are capable of beating Real Madrid. As reported by the Daily Record, the Japanese star said:
"“I was looking forward to playing against Real Madrid. I think we can beat them. We have to express on the pitch what we have been working on. Through the way we play we can beat any team so we just have to try and do it.”"
Kyogo makes sensational claim before Celtic face Real Madrid in the Champions League
It goes without saying that it will be a huge upset if Celtic are able to beat Real Madrid, when they come visiting Parkhead and will be remembered for years to come, just like that game against Barcelona.
Celtic cannot go into the game thinking about winning or losing though, and instead, their whole focus has to be on playing their football and doing their best. You have to play the game and not the opponents or the occasion, especially when they are as daunting as Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Kyogo must be confident in his ability to find the back of the net against the European champions, after his brilliant individual start to the season. According to stats from Transfermarkt, he has scored 6 goals and provided an assist in 5 appearances in 2022/23 till now.