For Celtic supporters of all ages, no trip to Lisbon is complete without a visit to the Estádio Nacional, the scene of Celtic’s greatest ever triumph.

It was there, on Thursday, May 25, 1967, that 11 men from within a 30-mile radius of Celtic Park climbed the steps to the pitch to face Inter Milan in the European Cup final, and went on to write their names in to football folklore.

That victory remains the shining star amongst all the incredible achievements that the club has enjoyed in its long and illustrious history, and for that reason, making the trip to Lisbon to visit the Estádio Nacional has become somewhat of a pilgrimage for Celtic supporters through the years.

And yesterday (Monday, July 14), it was the turn of the current Celtic team to experience the iconic arena for themselves, with the Celts being given full access to all areas of the stadium.

Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers, spoke to Celtic TV at the Estádio Nacional and he reflected on just how special the feeling was to be there and to enjoy walking in the footsteps of the Lisbon Lions.

“There’s very few times would I be lost for words,” Brendan said. “But today is really about a feeling.

“When you grow up as a Celtic supporter, you know all the stories. You know about Bertie singing in the tunnel and the support that came here.

“But just to actually walk the journey and relive some of those memories, just coming out the tunnel was very emotional.

“And then we make our way up to where big Billy lifted the trophy and knowing that thousands of Celtic supporters were down there watching.

‘To be stood here as the Celtic manager, and my first time here, it’s really special and really emotional.’

“Your DNA as a football club comes from your greatest moments and this is our greatest moment as a club.

“I know the score was 2-1 but it’s how dominant we were in that game. These players will take that on board and guys like myself will remind them of that as well.

“This is a huge part of the history of our club and for the young guys and everyone to be here, it feels really special.”

Celtic visit Lisbon's iconic Estádio Nacional