Former Rangers striker Cedric Itten has spoken glowingly about Celtic Park’s atmosphere, likening its intensity to the cauldron of Galatasaray’s Ali Sami Yen as his Young Boys side prepare for a decisive Champions League clash on Wednesday night.
The Swiss forward, who spent two years with Rangers before moving to Bern, urged his teammates to be ready for the storm awaiting them in Glasgow’s East End.
As reported on Daily Record, he described Celtic’s home ground as one of the most intimidating in Europe, where the backing of 60,000 voices can rattle even the most experienced players.
“It will be packed and deafening,” Itten admitted. “The fans live every moment. You have to be sharp in the opening minutes—don’t concede early or you risk being swallowed whole. We handled Galatasaray’s noise well, and this is on that level.
But fair play is different in Scotland, more respectful, even if the pressure is relentless.”
Celtic Park’s reputation for magical European nights is legendary, a stage where countless players and managers have saluted the unrivalled energy of its crowd.
Brendan Rodgers’ men have leaned heavily on that power this season, making their home form central to their European push.
Young Boys enter the tie bottom of the group, with just three goals scored and 22 conceded in six outings.
That imbalance leaves them clinging to slim hopes of progression, and Itten knows an early Celtic goal could kill the contest before it begins.
For Celtic supporters, the night offers another chance to drive their team toward a famous victory. For Itten and his teammates, the challenge is simple yet near impossible—quiet the roar of Paradise.