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Celtic prepares for Champions League play-off draw with potential opponents

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Celtic prepares for Champions League play-off draw with potential opponents

Summary

Celtic’s Champions League play-off path is taking form as the draw is set for Monday in Nyon, Switzerland. The club’s seeded status enhances their chances of advancing to the prestigious group stage. Celtic may face teams like Viking Stavanger, LASK Linz, NK Celje, or Omonia Nicosia, among others., AEK Athens could present a challenging matchup for Celtic, recalling a previous defeat in 2018. The play-off matches are scheduled for August 18 or 19, with return legs on August 25 or 26.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic's Champions League play-off draw takes place on July 31.
•Celtic could face unseeded AEK Athens in the play-offs.
•First legs of the play-offs are scheduled for August 18 or 19.
•Return legs are set for August 25 or 26.
•Celtic could move to Europa League if eliminated from the play-offs.

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Celtic’s path to the all lucrative and prestigious Champions League group stage is taking shape, with the draw for the play-off scheduled to take place on Monday at 5pm in Nyon, Switzerland…Temirl...
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