Celtic have renewed hunger for title defence, says Sadiku

"If this doesn't give us more hunger, I don't know what will."

Head coach Elena Sadiku "can't wait" for Celtic to turn their full attention to domestic duties after their final Champions League group game next week.

In their debut campaign in the competition, the reigning SWPL champions have suffered five defeats out of five and finish up away to Twente on Tuesday.

And while Sadiku says Celtic will "go all in" in the Netherlands, the Swede is itching for her sole focus to be on matters in Scotland - where her side currently sit fourth with a game in hand - in order to be back among Europe's elite next season.

"There are two games left in December, but I can't wait until we come back in January and our focus is only domestically.

"I feel like if this [competing in the Champions League] is not going to give us more hunger to win the league again, I don't know what will because playing against these top teams, being in this competition, I know the girls have absolutely loved it.

"We've experienced something unique, nobody expected us to be here but look at us, we're competing with the top teams out there and I am so, so proud."

While the pride was pouring, their was a hint of frustration as Celtic yet again were handed a harsh lesson at the top level.

They faced just four shots on target, but conceded three goals. However, Sadiku said her "disappointment and frustration" at such a situation shows the growth of her team.

"I feel a proud coach if my players are frustrated at a loss to Real Madrid," she added.

"That just shows that we want more. As a coach, if you told me in January when I signed I'd be sitting here frustrated at a result like this, I don't even think that would be in my head."