Celtic's new signing Gary Mackay-Steven has revealed that he is expecting a tough test when the Scottish champions face off against Malmo in the Champions League qualifiers later this month.
Ronny Deila's men have already beaten Icelandic side Stjarnan 6-1 on aggregate and Azerbaijani title holders Qarabag in a close 1-0 tie to advance through to the playoff round.
The former Dundee United man is hoping to get a taste of the main stage of the European competition for the first time in his career, but concedes that it will not be easy getting there.
"Obviously it's a goal of mine this season. In fact now were a tie away it's very exciting. And hopefully we can make that happen but that will only happen if we play the best we can," the winger told Sky Sports News.
"Having spoken to a few of the boys, we know [Malmo] are a great team. They won the league last year and any team at this stage in the competition is going to be good.
"We didn't know too much about Qarabag beforehand but they were a very strong side so I'm sure Malmo will be just as good if not stronger."
Celtic will play the first leg of their playoff-round tie with Malmo on August 19 and then the return fixture a week later on August 25.
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