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Celtic lose 3-1 to Ferencvaros in European tie

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 6:28 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Celtic lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros at Celtic Park.
Bamidele Yusuf’s shot deflected off Liam Scales for an own goal.
Kristoffer Zachariassen restored Ferencvaros’ lead before halftime.
Martin O'Neill called the defeat a “European lesson” and pledged regroup before Rangers.
Captain Callum McGregor said the side is “a little bit broken, nervy”.

History

Historical Context

In 2005-06 Gordon Strachan led Celtic to a 17-point SPL title and a League Cup, yet the club exited the Champions League at the qualification stage. The following season, despite a perfect home record, a 3-0 loss to FC Copenhagen in November 2006 ended their group run, echoing the 2024 defeat to Ferencváros that Martin O'Neill called a European lesson.

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Story summary

Celtic lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros at Celtic Park.
Bamidele Yusuf’s shot deflected off Liam Scales for an own goal.
Kristoffer Zachariassen restored Ferencvaros’ lead before halftime.
Martin O'Neill called the defeat a “European lesson” and pledged regroup before Rangers.
Captain Callum McGregor said the side is “a little bit broken, nervy”.

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