It's not every day you get the chance to watch your team play the European champions in the legendary Bernabeu and Celtic fans are already buzzing about a trip to Spain.
Their side have been drawn against European champions Real Madrid, and will take them on in front of 81,000 in their legendary stadium.
The Hoops always take a huge travelling support with them on Champions League jaunts and this is sure to be no different with fans already pricing up an impromptu holiday.
We've put together a handy guide for anyone thinking of heading out to the Spanish capital once the dates are confirmed.
How to get there
There are direct flights from Edinburgh to Madrid almost every day throughout September, October and November.
Prices start at just £31 but those will rise when UEFA confirms the date for the tie - so make sure to book early.
Alternatively you can fly from both Prestwick Airport and Glasgow Airport to Alicante or Barcelona, with a train ride from there taking around two-and-a-half hours.
Train tickets are priced around £40-50 but can be bought cheaper at certain times and if booked well in advance.
What to do
Spain's capital offers plenty for tourists, as you'd expect.
There's the Gran Via, the main shopping street in the city, which was known as 'Mortar Street' during the Civil War due to the number of shells that would end up on the pavement.
The Museo del Prado is Spain's foremost art museum, and Real Madrid offer tours of the Bernabeu starting at €9 (£7.62).
Where to stay
For cocktails and clubs head to Chueca or Las Salesas.
Another option is Malasaña, once a rough and ready place but now one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the city. The Finnieston of Madrid, you might say.
What to eat
There's paella obviously, but also plenty of traditional Madrileño cuisine.
The city is famous for bocadillo de calamares - a fried squid sandwich - gambas al ajillo - prawns fried in garlic oil - and a roast lamb dish called cordero asado.
Just avoid asking for oreja a la plancha if fried pig ear isn't your thing.
How much is a pint?
You can probably expect to pay around €3.50 for a beer in your average Madrid restaurant.
Madri or Estrella are likely to be on tap.
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