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Celtic drawn against VFB Stuttgart in Europa League knockout stages

The Hoops secured their place in the next round with a 4-2 win over Utrecht.

Celtic drawn against VFB Stuttgart in Europa League knockout stagesSNS Group

Celtic have been drawn against VFB Stuttgart in the next round of the Europa League.

The first leg will be played at Parkhead on Thursday, February 19, with the second taking place in Germany a week later.

Scotland’s last remaining representative in Europe this season sealed their place in the knockout rounds with a 4-2 win over Utrecht on Thursday.

That victory meant they finished 21st in the 36-team table and took their place in the play-off round draw that was held on Friday.

The teams from 9th to 24th will take part in this round with the eight winners joining the likes of Lyon, Aston Villa and Roma in the next.

If Martin O’Neill’s men get past Stuttgart they will play Porto or Braga for a place in the quarter-final.

Goals from Benjamin Nygren, Arne Engels, and an own goal, put Celtic 3-0 up inside the first 20 minutes.

However they were made to sweat when Utrecht pulled two goals back before Auston Trusty sealed the win with a header.

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Last updated Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:22

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