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:

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.

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,

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

Disaster struck for AC Milan in Croatia as they were beaten 2-1 on the night by Dinamo Zagreb and surrendered a place in the top eight of the Champions League in the process. Martin Baturina and Marko Pjaca got the goals for the home team either side of Christian Pulisic’s equaliser,

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