Valencia will be a ‘different level’ – but Rodgers reckons Hoops have a chance

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is relishing the challenge of making history against Valencia on Thursday night.The Hoops are in Spain for the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tiewith a 2-0 defeat to overturn from the first game in Glasgow.The Scottish champions have not won in Spain in 15 attempts, while their hostshave won every previous last-32 tie.Celtic go into the game on the back of a last-gasp 1-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday, which took them eight points clear of Old Firm rivals Rangers at the top of the table.Rodgers said: “After a disappointing performance we’ve always tried to analyse it openly and honestly.“We had to be concentrated on Sunday to get a result and we eventually did that.“The result and how we performed in Sunday’s game will give us confidence, but this is a different game and different level.“What we need to ensure is that in the moments of pressure we can stay strong and stay compact.“It’s a challenge for us, but I’m really looking forward to it.“If I look at the game and ask myself do we have a chance? Of course we do.“And when the answer is yes we have to put every energy and effort into taking that chance, even though it will be difficult.”