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Celtic set for Pot 2 in Europa League after Champions League exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Celtic set for Pot 2 in Europa League after Champions League exit

Summary

Celtic is poised to be placed in Pot 2 for the Europa League draw on Friday, following a dramatic exit from the Champions League against LASK. The Scottish side, which lost a four-goal aggregate lead, should maintain a strong UEFA coefficient, securing a favorable seeding. Currently, Celtic ranks fifth in Pot 2 with a coefficient of 44.000, while the final pots will be confirmed after this week's remaining qualifiers. This new draw format allows Celtic to face significant teams during the league-phase fixtures. UEFA will conduct the draw at noon on Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic lost to LASK in the Champions League qualifying round.
•They are projected for Pot 2 in the Europa League.
•Celtic currently has a UEFA coefficient of 44.000.
•Draw for the Europa League will take place on Friday at noon.

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12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic’s Europa League draw pot confirmed after Champions League nightmare

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Celtic are on course to be placed in Pot 2 for Friday’s Europa League draw despite their dramatic Champions League exit to LASK.Martin O’Neill’s side saw a four-goal aggregate advantage disappea...
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