Celta Vigo have been handed a reported allocation of 2,600 tickets for Thursday’s Europa League meeting with Celtic, with Spanish media anticipating a sizeable travelling support in Glasgow.

According to La Voz de Galicia, the Spanish club received 2,600 away-end tickets for the fixture at Celtic Park.

However, the number making the journey could be higher.

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Radio Vigo, part of Cadena SER, reported on Monday morning that nearly 3,000 Celta supporters are expected in Glasgow.

The outlet suggests the trip could rank among the club’s biggest European away followings, approaching previous journeys to Manchester and Lyon.

That figure is the broadcaster’s estimate of travelling supporters, rather than confirmation of an increased ticket allocation.

There is also a familiar reason behind the enthusiasm for a return to Glasgow.

Radio Vigo credits the hospitality shown by Celtic supporters during the clubs’ 2002 meeting as part of the attraction, recalling the friendly atmosphere between the two sets of fans.

That tie remains a memorable chapter in Celtic’s run to Seville.

The Hoops won the first leg 1-0 at Celtic Park before a 2-1 defeat in Vigo, progressing on away goals after a closely contested encounter.

Celta’s official ticket information for Thursday’s return lists standard-view seats at €35, with partially restricted-view tickets priced at €32.