Brugge won big this weekend. Celtic will not underestimate this side.

For the last week, the media has been emphasizing how much trouble Club Brugge are supposedly in. Yet, as we prepare to face them midweek in the Champions League, no one at Celtic is underestimating the challenge ahead. From the moment the draw was made, it was obvious that this group would test us to the limit, and while our victory over RB Leipzig was momentous, there are still dangerous teams left to face.

Club Brugge are undoubtedly one of them. Aside from Aston Villa, the Belgians are the toughest opponent remaining in this group. Yesterday, their injury-hit side emphatically reminded everyone of their quality by smashing seven past their latest domestic rivals. It’s a warning shot that underlines the task ahead: Celtic will need to be at their very best to take all three points.

No one inside the club will be naïve enough to believe this will be an easy game. Complacency has no place here—not against Brugge, not against any side in this competition. Everyone at Celtic knows the stakes, and with seven points from our first four games, we’ve put ourselves in a strong position. Now is the time to push on and finish the job.

We’re at the critical stage of the campaign, where every point counts. Each result could determine whether we secure a playoff spot—or, if all goes well, achieve the massive goal of a top-eight finish and direct qualification for the Round of 16. That milestone would not only avoid the stress of a playoff tie but also bring an additional £11 million into the club.

Confidence in the squad is sky-high after brilliant performances against Atalanta and Leipzig, but with confidence comes risk. This is when complacency can creep in. To his credit, Brendan Rodgers rarely allows standards to drop, and Brugge’s emphatic victory over the weekend should banish any lingering overconfidence. It’s a timely reminder that they’re a team full of quality.

Barring any last-minute issues, Celtic should go into this game with a full squad to choose from—a position of strength that many clubs envy. The inevitable media chatter about “selection headaches” simply highlights how fortunate we are to have such depth. It’s a luxury problem, and one every manager would love to have.

As for Brugge’s players, some have spoken about not being intimidated by Celtic Park or its atmosphere. Talk is cheap until you’ve actually been there. The atmosphere at Celtic Park isn’t about intimidating opponents—it’s about lifting our own players.

It’s a wall of noise, a sea of colour, and an energy that’s unmatched. Those who’ve played here often describe it as incredible, not because it’s threatening but because it’s unlike anything else. The Brugge players will experience that soon enough, and no amount of mental preparation can fully prepare them. Some will be stunned; some might even be overwhelmed.

That edge could make all the difference. It’s one of those nights where everyone—players and fans alike—must give their all. In some ways, I’m glad Brugge had such a convincing win this weekend. It’ll ensure that any shred of complacency within our own ranks is well and truly erased.

They’re coming here in good form and a positive frame of mind, which means we’ll need to match them in every department.

I can’t wait for this one. There’s something special about our Champions League games this year—the atmosphere in the first two was electric, and this one promises to be no different. With 10 points likely to guarantee us at least a playoff spot, this could be one of those magical Celtic Park nights where history is made. Bring it on.