CELTIC found out the identity of their Champions League second qualifying round opponents last night and it wasn't what they might have expected.
Gibraltar-based club Lincoln Red Imps fell to a 2-1 defeat in the first leg against Estonians Flora Tallinn last week, but fought back to secure a 2-0 home win on Wednesday that secured a spot in the next round.
Joseph Chipolina scored from the penalty spot after 15 minutes to set Lincoln on their way, before Antonio Calderon came off the bench to notch the decisive second.
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The Red Imps made it to this stage last season as well, after beating FC Santa Coloma before being knocked out by Denmark's Midtjylland.
The first leg will take place in Gibraltar on Tuesday July 12, kicking off at 7pm UK time.
Celtic will then host their first competitive match under new manager Brendan Rodgers on Wednesday July 20, which will begin at 7:45pm.
The Bhoys have also revealed that the league flag will be unfurled before the match to celebrate last season's title triumph.
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