Zenit Fact File: All you need to know about Celtic’s Europa League opponents

Celtic weren’t expected to progress in the Champions League when they were pitted alongside Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain but Brendan Rodgers’ side did enough to slide into the last 32 of the Europa League in the New Year.

There were a number of impressive sides that the Bhoys could’ve been drawn against but this afternoon’s draw has handed them arguably one of the toughest ties – Russian giants Zenit St Petersburg.

Managed by Roberto Mancini, Zenit will be an exciting opponent for Celtic who have a chance to test themselves against some strong continental opposition.

But just who are Zenit St Petersburg? We break down the Russians and what Celtic can expect to come up against in our fact file.