Celtic are capable of winning everything - Beram Kayal

Beram Kayal is targeting a win over Atletico Madrid before a return to SPL business at Tannadice on Sunday. Pic: ©SNS Group

Beram Kayal says Celtic’s participation in the Europa League isn’t having a detrimental effect on their efforts to win the Scottish Premier League.

Celtic have dropped points three times this season in domestic games immediately after fixtures in Europe, losing to St Johnstone, Rangers and Hearts after playing Sion, Atletico Madrid and Udinese respectively.

Kayal’s team have recorded positive results off the back of their last two games against Rennes and the midfielder says that their upturn in form demonstrates their ability to make a challenge for every trophy on offer.

Celtic host Atletico on Wednesday night and the Israeli is certain the match with the La Liga side won’t hamper them ahead of their weekend visit to Dundee United.

“I don't believe that will happen because we have a big squad and big players here,” Kayal said. “We have players who can play in Europe and players who can play in the league.

“We have a big team and now we have the injured players coming back. I'm so happy that they are back to help the team win games and do well in the league.

“All the focus for the players, the fans and everyone at the club is to do the maximum and win games.

“We want to win everything - the league and the cups. We want to work hard in every game and do the job.”

Celtic went down 2-0 in Madrid when they took on Gregorio Manzano’s side earlier in the campaign. Kayal though believes his team have improved since, thanks to the experience gained.

“The first game was different because it was the first game for a lot of the players in Europe,” he said.

“Now we have the confidence to play in Europe and we have the experience after three or four games. We need a good result tomorrow for us to continue in Europe.”