Are Rangers and Celtic Ready for the Champions League?

The Verdict

It is still too early to say how Rangers and Celtic will perform in the Champions League this season. Both teams have shown good form in the Scottish Premiership, but the Champions League is a different level of competition. A lot will depend on Rangers' and Celtic's ability to adapt to the higher pace and intensity of the Champions League.

Rangers

Rangers have a good record in the Champions League, reaching the group stages in each of the last two seasons. However, they have failed to progress beyond the group stages, losing all six of their matches in the 2021-22 season.

Rangers will be hoping to improve on their record this season, but they will face a tough test in their opening match against Ajax. Ajax are one of the most successful clubs in the Netherlands and have a good record in the Champions League.

Celtic

Celtic are also a regular participant in the Champions League, but they have also struggled to progress beyond the group stages in recent seasons.

Celtic will be hoping to make a better impression this season, but they will face a tough test in their opening match against Real Madrid. Real Madrid are one of the most successful clubs in the world and have won the Champions League a record 14 times.

Conclusion

A lot will depend on Rangers' and Celtic's ability to adapt to the higher pace and intensity of the Champions League. If they can do that, then they have a good chance of success.