Overview
- Midtjylland struck through Martin Erlic, Mikel Gogorza and Franculino Dju in an eight-minute burst before half-time in Herning.
- Reo Hatate converted an 81st-minute penalty won by 19-year-old Callum Osmand, who was later stretchered off with a suspected hamstring injury.
- Celtic now have four points from four games in the 36-team league phase, putting progress to the knockout rounds at risk.
- The result was interim manager Martin O’Neill’s first defeat after early wins over Falkirk and Rangers following Brendan Rodgers’ resignation.
- Midtjylland made it four wins from four in Europe and extended an impressive unbeaten run, reflecting the impact of their coherent, data-driven approach.