Celtic and Rangers face financial losses after playoff exits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Celtic's exit from the Champions League may result in an estimated £30 million loss in revenue. Meanwhile, Rangers missed out on European football altogether after falling out of the Conference League playoffs. Their recent spending of over £40 million without European income puts them in a precarious financial situation. With both clubs' European dreams extinguished, significant financial implications loom ahead as they navigate their respective challenges. The situation marks a stark contrast to how both clubs typically manage their finances.
- •Celtic eliminated from Champions League, costing approximately £30 million.
- •Rangers fail to secure European competition, facing financial turmoil.
- •Rangers spent over £40 million this year without European income.
- •Both clubs now confront substantial financial implications moving forward.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Financial repercussions for Celtic and Rangers after European playoff defeats
"Celtic’s Champions League exit means around £30m in lost revenue. That Conference League exit will also have major financial repercussions at Ibrox…Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic reacts after t...
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