Celtic midfielder Scott Brown admits he will face the ultimate midfielder when he lines up against Andrea Pirlo in the Champions League - but he will not stand back and admire the Juventus playmaker.
Scotland international Brown has faced Pirlo on international duty and for Celtic against AC Milan, and will meet again when Juve visit Parkhead in the first leg of the last 16 on February 12.
Last season, the 33-year-old inspired the Turin side to their first title since their demotion following a match-fixing scandal, as they went through the Serie A campaign unbeaten.
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