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Celtic seeks first Europa League points against Besiktas at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Celtic seeks first Europa League points against Besiktas at home

Summary

Celtic hosts Besiktas at Celtic Park on November 5 in the Europa League, aiming for its first points after three losses. Manager Martin O’Neill acknowledged the urgent need to perform against a strong Turkish squad currently leading the group. Celtic will be without Jota, Alistair Johnston, and Yang, while Auston Trusty is on personal leave. The match represents a critical opportunity for Celtic to reverse its fortunes in the tournament.

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•Celtic has lost its first three Europa League matches.
•Celtic manager Martin O’Neill emphasizes urgency for points.
•Celtic faces a strong Besiktas team that has seven points.
•Jota, Alistair Johnston, and Yang are unavailable due to injuries.
•Auston Trusty is absent due to a family matter.

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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. It’s Celtic’s fourth attempt to get points on the Europa League table this evening after drawing blanks against Ferencvaros, Benfica and Celta Vigo...
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