Celtic's dangerous potential opponents in Champions League knockout play-offs revealed - Celtic await their fate ahead of a first Champions League knockout tie in 12 years

In simple terms: Celtic have already qualified for the Champions League play-off round and have no realistic chance of finishing in the top eight. The full version: Celtic would secure an extremely unlikely top-eight finish if they win at Aston Villa AND:

Listen to Sportsound and follow live text updates of Celtic's final league phase fixture in the Champions League against Aston Villa.

I was reminded this week of the legendary retort from the late, great Tommy Gemmell. Celtic's rampaging full-back had been asked about the goal he scored in the European Cup final. With a twinkle in his eye,

Manchester City face a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after scraping through the new league phase with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge.

Japan midfielder Reo Hatate had an assist Wednesday as playoff-bound Celtic lost 4-2 away to Aston Villa in the final r

KIERAN TIERNEY is on his way back to Celtic – that much is now confirmed. But the Hoops are reportedly considering other options in the meantime, should they be unable to secure

LONDON — Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa

When Lille lost its opening Champions League match in September, only a few bold gamblers would have bet on the Ligue 1 side to qualify for the last 16 of European club soccer's elite tournament.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa straight through to Champions League last 16; Man City and Celtic face play-off with Pep Guardiola setting up potential return to former club Bayern Munich; play-off

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Lille vs Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League

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