Ultimate respect for opposition: Why Leo Messi talks extra importance of Celtic shirt in his huge collection

"I have a Celtic jersey at home," Leo Messi once confessed to Barcelona's official media back in 2013.

"The games against them were special and I want to remember them. Celtic Park is a tough place to go to, it is never easy to get a result there."

"I’ve been fortunate to play in some great stadiums in Europe with Barcelona but none compare to Celtic. It is the best atmosphere in Europe," the Argentine added.

Leo has faced the Scottish giants 6 times in his illustrious career, winning 5 games and scoring 8 goals.

The last encounter between Barca and Celtic dates back to the 2016-2017 Champions League season.