The Scottish champions are braced for a tough encounter with a side that have been regularly dubbed a team of 'Champions League quality'
Celtic will aim to keep their continental hopes alive when they welcome Zenit to Glasgow for the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie.
Brendan Rodgers' side dropped into Europe's second-tier tournament after finishing third in their Champions League group and they have been handed a tough draw against the Russian outfit.
Zenit, meanwhile, comfortably topped their Europa League group ahead of Real Sociedad and Rosenborg, coming through the six games unbeaten.