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Celtic learns potential opponents for Europa League phase draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Celtic learns potential opponents for Europa League phase draw

Summary

Celtic will find out its Europa League group-stage opponents following the completion of Thursday's qualifiers. After being eliminated from the Champions League play-offs against LASK, where they lost a 4-0 aggregate lead, Celtic enters the Europa League in Pot 2 for the draw scheduled on Friday in Monaco. Their potential opponents include strong teams from all four pots, such as Juventus and AC Milan, and several clubs from Pot 2, like Union Saint-Gilloise and Ferencvaros. The competition's league phase runs from September 16 to January 28, with Celtic aiming to finish in the top 24 to advance beyond January.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic placed in Pot 2 for Europa League draw.
•Thrashed from Champions League after a 4-0 aggregate lead.
•Draw scheduled for September 29 in Monaco.
•League phase starts September 16 and ends January 28.
•Top 24 finish required to advance past January.

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8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic Europa League draw: Full list of potential opponents confirmed

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Celtic now know the full list of teams they could face in Friday’s Europa League league-phase draw following the completion of Thursday night’s qualifiers.Celtic Park ahead of Europa League game v...
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