Celtic qualify for UEFA Youth League knockout stage | OneFootball

Victory over Club Brugge in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon has now secured Celtic's place in the knockout stages of the competition with one game to spare.

Running out 1-0 winners over the Belgian side thanks to a first-half Daniel Cummings strike, the Under-19 side took their points tally to nine after five league matches.

With just one match remaining in the initial league phase, it means that Stephen McManus’ side have confirmed their place in the Round of 32.

As one of 22 sides to advance to the next stage of the competition from the league phase, there is still plenty to play for as the Bhoys take on Dinamo Zagreb on matchday six in Croatia.

Currently sitting 11th in the league table, the position which the Celts finish in will determine who they face in the next round.

A top six finish would see the Bhoys take on one of the teams that finishes in positions 17-22 in the table, and vice-versa should they drop and finish in those places.

Should the Hoops finish in one of their current positions between 7-16, they will instead face one of the club’s joining the knockout stage from the domestic champions path of the competition.

However, one thing is certain heading into their sixth and final league match – European football is secured after Christmas and the young Celtic side have a knockout tie to look forward to come February.

The draw for the next round will take place later this year in Nyon on December 20, when final places are determined.

Fixtures

Celtic FCB Vs. Club Brugge KV - Wed, Nov 27th 2024, 13:00 Match Report