Celta Vigo hero Ferran Jutgla reckons their showdown with Celtic this week in the Europa League is almost as big as a final.
Celtic host the Spanish side with both teams going into the third game in the league phase with no points following two defeats apiece. While the Scottish champions battered Hearts 7-1, Celta Vigo moved up to eighth position in La Liga with a win over Alaves.
Former Barcelona star Jutgla netted their opening goal and immediately turned his sights to this week's game at Parkhead.
He said: "We need to focus on Celtic now. It might not actually be a final, but it is a very important match for us. The effort and intensity we put in against Alaves was spectacular. And we maintained it for 90 minutes.
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"The win is a big morale boost for us because we have been playing well, but not getting the rewards. Wins give the whole team a lift and we need to continue this in Scotland."
And Celta's Romanian international goalkeeper Ionut Radu has demanded the team play the same way when they face Celtic. He said: "We have to approach each match with the same enthusiasm and spirit.
"We have to enjoy playing in Europe at Celtic because that's what football is all about and playing with enjoyment and freedom is the way to get results. I believe the team is improving. We are growing, we need to find our balance more quickly in matches and start with the same intensity we showed in the second half. That will lead us to more wins and points in the league and in Europe."
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