Overview
- Celta Vigo came from behind to win 2-1 at Celtic Park after Mika Baur put Celtic ahead and Javi Rodriguez scored twice in the 68th and 71st minutes to complete the turnaround on Thursday.
- The defeat left Celtic with zero points from their first three Europa League matches under the new league‑phase format, a position that historically makes reaching the play‑offs highly unlikely.
- Celtic’s recent continental run now stretches to three straight defeats and 12 goals conceded, a pattern reporters and analysts tied to recurring defensive absences and selection problems.
- Referee Georgi Kabakov drew vocal protests when he declined to award a foul or penalty after Callum Osmand was pushed, and an ongoing supporter boycott reduced the usual home atmosphere at Parkhead.
- With four league‑phase games remaining, including fixtures against stronger opponents, Celtic face urgent decisions on defensive reinforcements and player fitness if they are to salvage their European campaign.