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Celtic lose to Ferencvaros in Europa League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:03 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Celtic lose to Ferencvaros in Europa League opener

Summary

Celtic suffered a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros in their Europa League opener on September 17. Despite an initial bright start and a goal from Mika Baur, Celtic allowed Ferencvaros to regain the lead just before halftime. The match concluded with Celtic displaying a lack of cohesion and support for a struggling Martin O'Neill ahead of their upcoming Scottish Premiership match against Rangers.

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Status Watch

•Celtic lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros in Europa League.
•Mika Baur scored for Celtic, leveling the match briefly.
•Celtic captain Callum McGregor acknowledged the team's struggles.
•Martin O'Neill hinted at tactical changes for upcoming matches.
•Celtic faces Rangers next, emphasizing the need for improvement.

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What they're saying

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After last Sunday's drubbing at Ibrox, Celtic needed a reaction against Ferencvaros in the Europa League. The concessions were alarming easy from a Celtic perspective and after a lively start, they retreated into their shells. Empty seats and boos met the final whistle and things don't get any easier for Martin O'Neill's side.
— Yahoo Sports

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