Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer declare that Celtic are “more than capable” of achieving in the Champions League.

After a brief respite from domestic obligations, we will return to discussing Celtic’s participation in the Champions League.

Celtic have established themselves as the frontrunners for qualification from the league phase with three games remaining in the competition, following their midweek draw with Club Brugge.

Celtic is currently ranked 20th in the UEFA Champions League, a mere one point separates them from the allocated play-off positions and two points from the automatic qualification positions.

In this section, Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer express their opinions on Brendan Rodgers’ prospects for qualification following Celtic’s point against Club Brugge.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer are of the opinion that Celtic has the potential to qualify for the Champions League.

Lineker stated in an interview with The Rest is Football [35m] that Celtic’s comeback has elevated them above Real Madrid. “I bet you never imagined that we would say that after five games.” 20th.

In that portion between nine and 24, I anticipate the presence of numerous significant organisations. “However, Celtic may be one of those.” I believe they have a shot. I believe that they would have hoped to secure a victory at home against Brugge once more.

However, Celtic, did you observe the own goal? Carter-Vickers, my heavens. “That is one of those instances where he simply rolled it back, thinking, ‘Oh, where has the custodian gone?'” I am sorry.

We discussed the possibility of playing from the rear, didn’t we? Yet, that was a rebuttal from the rear.

Shearer: “Indeed, he would not wish to witness that again.” It was an appalling oversight.

However, they were successful in their return and in securing a point. “And this is where I believe the format will be beneficial to Celtic, as I believe they are more than capable of closing the gap and ensuring a playoff.”

“I believe that the atmosphere at Celtic will be difficult for anyone to endure.” Gary Lineker anticipates Celtic’s “winnable” games in their most recent three Champions League encounters.

Lineker: “The subsequent match is an away fixture against Dinamo Zagreb.” Although challenging, it is feasible to prevail.

They are scheduled to compete against Young Boys in their seventh match, which is undoubtedly a contest they can secure a victory in, followed by a concluding match against Aston Villa.

We have reiterated this point on several occasions, but it is evident that this format represents a significant improvement over the previous group stage arrangements in the Champions League.

“Each game holds significant importance.” “Each and every match will be significant, and I believe this will remain true until the conclusion.”

Celtic, with the exception of the outcome against Borussia Dortmund, has demonstrated commendable performance in the Champions League, securing victories over Slovan Bratislava and RB Leipzig.

The draws against Atalanta and Club Brugge have reinforced those victories, and as Lineker observes, the upcoming matches against Young Boys and Dinamo Zagreb present highly favourable opportunities for success.

Should Celtic secure six points from the forthcoming two matches and achieve a favourable result at Villa Park, it would not only position Rodgers and the team within reach of the seeded play-off spots, but they could, remarkably, attain automatic qualification for the Round of 16.