# Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/flat-track-bullies-celtic-continue-descent-into-european-irrelevance/
- Published: 2026-10-23T06:26:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T07:10:21+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crp3gde84j4zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Europe, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Celtic lost 2-1 after leading Celta Vigo.
- It was their third straight Europa League defeat.
- They are 35th of 36 teams, with three goals scored.

## Summary

Celtic let an early second-half lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Celta Vigo, suffering a third consecutive Europa League defeat. The result deepens concerns that their strong domestic form is masking serious weaknesses in Europe, where they have struggled to respond when matches turn against them.

Celta had more than 350 first-half passes but only one shot on target before Mika Baur put Celtic ahead. Celtic then conceded twice in a three-minute spell, with defensive errors contributing to both goals; they sit 35th of 36 teams, with three goals scored and nine conceded. Manager Martin O’Neill said points remain available, but the article argues that reaching the play-offs looks difficult in the team’s current state.

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