CELTIC fans have been hit with alcohol restrictions by the city chiefs of Bergamo ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League showdown with Atalanta to 'protect the city's artistic heritage.'

The Hoops have been allocated 1,300 tickets for the third game in their group against the in-form Serie A side.

They faced a sweat earlier this month when it was reported Italian authorities were considering banning away fans because of suggestions Napoli fans might try and gain entry to cheer on Celtic, but they gave the go ahead for the Hoops supporters to buy tickets.

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However, they have tightened restrictions by banning all sales of alcoholic drinks above five per cent in strength either on the premises or in takeaway shops.

And they will also ban drinks being served in glasses or glass bottles.

The Municipality of Bergamo issued a public notice which stated: "To safeguard public order and safety and to protect the city's artistic heritage, it is prohibited for establishments serving drinks and food, private clubs, commercial activities in public areas, the serving inside and sale for takeaway of alcoholic drinks with a content higher than five per cent.

"In restaurants, the consumption of alcoholic drinks is permitted provided that this occurs at the same time as the immediate consumption of food and only within the premises.

"Furthermore, no alcoholic drinks can be served in glass or similar containers."

The restrictions apply from 9 am tomorrow until 6 am on Thursday.