Celtic’s most likely Champions League knockout round opponent revealed
If Celtic makes it to the Champions League play-offs, they would most likely face either PSV or Benfica. In their most recent match of the season, they drew 1-1 with Club Brugge on Wednesday evening.
They were under 1-0 going into halftime after defender Cameron Carter-Vickers scored an own goal in the first half. The score remained that way when the Hoops rallied in the second half and equalised through attacker Daizen Maeda.
They now face Dynamo Zagreb, Young Boys, and Aston Villa in their final three Champions League matches.Out of 36 teams on the standings, Celtic is ranked 20th. According to Football Meets Data on X, these are the people they would encounter.
Most likely UCL KO play-off pairings (as of 28 Nov): 6.0% Brest – Real Madrid 5.8% Lille – Feyenoord 5.7% Benfica – Juventus 5.6% Celtic – PSV 5.6% Monaco – Benfica 5.5% Brest – PSV 5.5% Celtic – Benfica
Celtic hasn’t been playing too poorly in Europe this season and is still on course. They are two points ahead of Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership based on their performance.
This weekend marks the Hoops’ return to play as they take on Ross County at home in an attempt to maintain their winning streak. Rodgers’ team has shown itself to be a formidable opponent, and they will aim to distance themselves from the Dons in second place and from Rangers’ poor showing in third.
‘Bit disappointed’…
Speaking after their draw with Club Brugge, former manager Neil Lennon said: “I have to say I’m a bit disappointed with the performance. I thought Brugge at times looked the far superior side and it was a bit of individual brilliance from Maeda to get the goal back.
At the opposite end of the pitch, they’ve had a goal disallowed, Schmiechel’s made a fantastic stop shortly after halftime, and the young Olsen missed a volley at the far post. “Then Celtic kind of huffed and puffed, but I don’t remember Mignolet having to make too many good saves.” He ought to have scored.
At the opposite end of the pitch, they’ve had a goal disallowed, Schmiechel’s made a fantastic stop shortly after halftime, and the young Olsen missed a volley at the far post. “Then Celtic kind of huffed and puffed, but I don’t remember Mignolet having to make too many good saves.” He ought to have scored.
“Brugge really pleased me, but you have to accept the fact that Celtic will benefit from it. However, I always believe that you must win these games at home. Brugge was happy to observe and absorb any pressure Celtic applied to them. They always seemed to me to be on the riskier side. They were quite cunning, and some of their counterattack one-touch passes were excellent.
It’s a process of learning. Celtic had the advantage going into the match. However, I must admit that Brugge truly caught me off guard. They were quite amazing, in my opinion. They played with such bravery and silenced the audience for extended periods.
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