Celtic began their Europa League journey this season with a 1-1 stalemate against Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian capital last Wednesday night but how did the Hoops’ seven other opponents get on last week?
Kelechi Iheanacho scores for Celtic Crvena zvezda v Celtic, UEFA Europa League, Football, Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia – 24 Sep 2025. Belgrade Rajko Mitic Stadium Serbia Photo Nikola Krstic Shutterstock
Kelechi Iheanacho put Celtic ahead in the second half, but Marko Arnautovic quickly equalised for the home side, leaving both teams to share the spoils.
Celtic still have seven group stage matches remaining, each against a different team. Here’s a look at how all their upcoming opponents performed on the opening matchday.
Braga – set to visit Celtic Park on Thursday night and whose manager Carlos Vicens is under huge pressure – kicked off their Europa League campaign with a surprising 1-0 victory over Feyenoord.
Braga players celebrated the winning goal iduring the UEFA Europe League League phase,Matchday 1, between Sporting Club de Braga and Feyenoord at Stadium Municipal of Braga on 24 September 2025 in Braga Portugal Photo by Luis de la Mata IMAGO/sportPix
Sturm Graz, who arrive in Glasgow in three weeks time and play theRangers on Thursday evening in Austria, began their campaign with a 2-0 loss at Midtjylland, while Celtic will travel to Denmark to face Hibernian’s Europa League qualifiers nemesis on matchday four.
Following that, Celtic will travel to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord at De Kuip, who, as noted, were defeated by Braga in Portugal last Wednesday.
In December, Brendan Rodgers’ side will welcome Roma to Celtic Park, after the Italian club kicked off their Europa League group with a 2-1 away victory over Nice.
Looking ahead to the new year, Celtic will face another Italian side, Bologna, who were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa in Birmingham on Thursday evening.
Celtic will close out their group stage on matchday eight with a home clash against Dutch side Utrecht, who were handed a 1-0 defeat by Lyon last week.
A reminder that Celtic’s kick-off time this Thursday is at the unusual time of 5:45pm. If the Hoops are to have any real progression in the competition, the home matches will be important.
Brendan Rodgers of Celtic Crvena zvezda v Celtic, UEFA Europa League, Football, Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia – 24 September 2025 Belgrade Rajko Mitic Stadium Serbia Photo Nikola Krstic Shutterstock
That was shown in last season’s Champions League where Rodgers’ men won three and were held to a 1-1 draw with Club Brugge in their four group stage games. That kind of form must be replicated this campaign or four home wins would be even better!
Let’s make some Noise for the Bhoys on Thursday night!
Conor Spence
