Borussia Monchengladbach are rolling out the red carpet for the travelling Celtic support.
Around 6,000 fans are expected in Germany to cheer on Brendan Rodgers side with the hoops also capable of pulling in support from all over Germany with the club enjoying a high profile thanks to the links with St Pauli.
German clubs and authorities like to make fans feel special with a traditional fanzone welcome being rolled out for the ‘thirsty’ Celtic support.
Apologising for a public holiday that is likely to curtail shopping opportunities the Gladbach website announced: “However, there will be a special fanzone in the Mönchengladbach-Rheydt city centre for visiting supporters at Bahnhofstraße/Markt, where you will find open pubs.
“The Marienkirche church in the heart of Rheydt (Odenkirchener Straße) will be open from 2pm local time, with a choir signing a selection of English songs for football fans from approx. 2:15-2:45pm, including “Fields of Athenry” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. The church will remain open afterwards.”
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Celtic fans have been making their way into the Gladbach area all day with easy connections to Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Cologne.
When the draw was made for the Champions League group phase tomorrow’s match was the fixture that carried most appeal with the Nou Camp factor on the wane.
Germany’s fan friendly reputation, easy transport links plus good food and drink will ensure that the bhoys and ghirls in Gladbach enjoy a pre-match party to remember.
Brendan Rodgers takes his squad out this afternoon with the hoops training tonight at the impressive Borussia Park.
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