Dinamo Zagreb manager Zoran Mamic got his Old Firm clubs mixed up ahead of the Europa League clash with Celtic at Parkhead on Thursday night. At his press conference at Celtic Park, the Croatian waxed lyrical about previously playing at the stadium, saying, via an interpreter: 'I played here 15 /16 years ago. 'I remember that game well. 'I have save said before I don't remember a better atmosphere in my career than at Celtic Park. 'It is a huge privilege to play against Celtic with such a great team and we will do our best.' Dinamo Zagreb head coach Zoran Mamic confused his Old Firm clubs at a press conference . Zoran Mamic said he loved the atmosphere at Celtic Park, but never played there . However, Mamic has never played at Celtic Park but was an unused substitute when Bayern Leverkusen played the Hoops' traditional rivals Rangers at Ibrox when the two sides drew 1-1 in a UEFA Cup tie in 1998. Afterwards, he admitted his error to Press Association, saying: 'It was a mistake, it was Rangers.' Mamic will hope this trip to Glasgow is unforgettable. His side thrashed Astra 5-1 in their Group D opener while Ronny Deila's team drew 2-2 draw with Red Bull Salzburg in Austria. The Scottish champions struggled in the early part of the season, effectively being knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers twice. Dinamo Zagreb train at Celtic Park ahead of the Europa League tie against Celtic . However, Mamic reads nothing into those setbacks for the Hoops and agrees with Deila that 10 points should be enough to get out of the group. He said: 'Celtic's results may not be as good as Celtic fans would like them to be but we still respect them. 'We won't underestimate Celtic's ability to play well and we have to play better than in our last game against Astra. 'I think 10 points should be enough to go through to the next round. The group is very challenging. 'All the clubs are the same quality and everyone can beat everyone else. 'We have had a good season so far although we missed the chance to qualify for the Champions League. Dinamo Zagreb players train at Celtic Park the day before they face Celtic in the Europa League . 'We will do our best to gain as much experience during this competition and collect as many points as we can.' Zagreb midfielder Domagoj Antolic believes Celtic are favourites going into the game but vowed that the Croatian side will to put up a fight. He said: 'We have been preparing for this for a long time and we have watched videos of their games. 'Surely Celtic are favourites in this match but we are not going to raise the white flag too soon. 'We will try to play our game and see what happens.'
Mamic reflected on the brilliant atmosphere when he played at Celtic Park .
Dinamo Zagreb manager never player at Celtic Park but at Ibrox instead .
Celtic face Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League tie on Thursday .
Dinamo Zagreb manager Zoran Mamic got his Old Firm clubs mixed up ahead of the Europa League clash with Celtic at Parkhead on Thursday night. At his press conference at Celtic Park, the Croatian waxed lyrical about previously playing at the stadium, saying, via an interpreter: 'I played here 15 /16 years ago. 'I remember that game well. 'I have save said before I don't remember a better atmosphere in my career than at Celtic Park. 'It is a huge privilege to play against Celtic with such a great team and we will do our best.' Dinamo Zagreb head coach Zoran Mamic confused his Old Firm clubs at a press conference . Zoran Mamic said he loved the atmosphere at Celtic Park, but never played there . However, Mamic has never played at Celtic Park but was an unused substitute when Bayern Leverkusen played the Hoops' traditional rivals Rangers at Ibrox when the two sides drew 1-1 in a UEFA Cup tie in 1998. Afterwards, he admitted his error to Press Association, saying: 'It was a mistake, it was Rangers.' Mamic will hope this trip to Glasgow is unforgettable. His side thrashed Astra 5-1 in their Group D opener while Ronny Deila's team drew 2-2 draw with Red Bull Salzburg in Austria. The Scottish champions struggled in the early part of the season, effectively being knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers twice. Dinamo Zagreb train at Celtic Park ahead of the Europa League tie against Celtic . However, Mamic reads nothing into those setbacks for the Hoops and agrees with Deila that 10 points should be enough to get out of the group. He said: 'Celtic's results may not be as good as Celtic fans would like them to be but we still respect them. 'We won't underestimate Celtic's ability to play well and we have to play better than in our last game against Astra. 'I think 10 points should be enough to go through to the next round. The group is very challenging. 'All the clubs are the same quality and everyone can beat everyone else. 'We have had a good season so far although we missed the chance to qualify for the Champions League. Dinamo Zagreb players train at Celtic Park the day before they face Celtic in the Europa League . 'We will do our best to gain as much experience during this competition and collect as many points as we can.' Zagreb midfielder Domagoj Antolic believes Celtic are favourites going into the game but vowed that the Croatian side will to put up a fight. He said: 'We have been preparing for this for a long time and we have watched videos of their games. 'Surely Celtic are favourites in this match but we are not going to raise the white flag too soon. 'We will try to play our game and see what happens.'
Dinamo Zagreb manager Zoran Mamic got his Old Firm with Celtic at Parkhead on Thursday night. At his Mamic has never played at Celtic Park but was an day before they face Celtic in the Europa League