Celtic will face Bayern Munich in the Europa League play-off round for a place in the last 16. Former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros have been drawn against Viktoria Plzen.
Celtic will face Bayern Munich in the Europa League play-off round for a place in the last 16, while former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane 's Ferencvaros have been drawn against Viktoria Plzen . The draw pitted Celtic against the German giants, now managed by former City captain Vincent Kompany. Celtic secured their passage to the next stage with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in their final league phase game.
Their opponents, Bayern Munich, will be a formidable challenge, having overcome a tough group stage that included Manchester City.Meanwhile, Keane's Ferencvaros face Viktoria Plzen in a tough clash. The winners of both ties will advance to the last 16, where they could face either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen. The draw for the last 16 takes place on February 21st. The rest of the play-off draw saw Juventus paired with PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord drawn against AC Milan, while Club Brugge will face Atalanta. There is an all-French tie between Brest and Paris St Germain, Monaco will take on Benfica, and Sporting were drawn against Borussia Dortmund. Troy Parrott's side AZ Alkmaar have been drawn with Galatasaray. Should AZ Alkmaar get through, they face an intriguing game against Manchester United or Parrott's old club Tottenham Hotspur. Keane's Hungarian side face a tough task against Lazio or Athletic Club should they progress
UEFA Europa League Celtic Bayern Munich Robbie Keane Ferencvaros Viktoria Plzen
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Serie A Stalemate as Bayern Munich DominateInter Milan missed a chance to close the gap on Serie A leaders Napoli after a 2-2 draw with Bologna. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich secured their Bundesliga dominance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Hoffenheim.
Read more »
'Counter terrorism strategy' in place for Villa v Celtic in Champions LeagueCeltic travel to Birmingham to face Aston Villa on Wednesday
Read more »
Martin O'Neill on his transfer battle with Celtic owner Dermot DesmondHoops favourite Martin O’Neill was speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, alongside Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane, plus Jill Scott and Ian Wright
Read more »
Clement's Rangers Crush Celtic in Glasgow DerbyPhilippe Clement finally tasted Old Firm victory as his Rangers side demolished Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox. Goals from Ianis Hagi, Robin Propper, and Danilo secured a dominant win for the Light Blues, who were missing several key players. The victory provides a much-needed boost for Clement and his team, who are now 11 points behind Premiership leaders Celtic.
Read more »
Rangers Crush Celtic in Dominant Old Firm VictoryRangers inflicted a humiliating 3-0 defeat on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, showcasing a dominant performance that exposed Celtic's weaknesses. Hagi, Pröpper, and Danilo were on target for Rangers, while Celtic struggled to create any meaningful chances. This result, while not affecting the league title race, serves as a stark reminder of the gulf in class at present.
Read more »
Celtic Captain McGregor Says Rangers Loss Will Fuel Title PushCeltic captain Callum McGregor states that the 3-0 loss to Rangers will motivate the team to win their fourth consecutive league title.
Read more »