Portuguese second-tier minnows Torreense have warned Celtic they aren't just in the Europa League to make up the numbers.
The tiny club created a sensation when they beat Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese Cup Final - the first time in history a team from outside the top flight won the national cup.
It was their first major trophy in their 109-year history and their reward was to be paired with the Hoops in the Europa League.
Their 2,431-capacity Estadio Manuel Marques isn't able to host European football and they will play Celtic at the 24,000-capacity Estadio Dr Magalhaes in Leiria instead.
And Torreense sports director Andre Sabino insists they are ready to mix it with the big boys.
He said: "It's a draw that fills us with pride because we're here.
"We have our ambitions, but we have to be realistic and understand that every team we play at this level will be a huge challenge.
"We have to play some renowned European teams ahead.
"But we want to compete with them. Whoever the opponent is, our motivation will be sky-high.
"We know our limitations, but we also know our belief, ambition and our ability. I believe we will give a good impression."
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And Celta Vigo boss Claudio Giraldez revealed they can't wait to visit Parkhead after the La Liga side were paired with the Scottish champions.
He said: "I'm especially excited about the Celtic match because it's a stadium with a spectacular atmosphere.
"I was just speaking to our scout, Borja Oubina, who played at their stadium and he said that it's the best atmosphere he's ever seen in his career."
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