One of the reasons behind the introduction of this new-look Champions League format was to give lesser teams the chance to experience knockout

According to 67 Hail Hail, Sarpsborg have rejected the initial approach from Celtic for Sondre Ørjasæter. It is understood that the Hoops went in with a bid of around €5.25million which equates to around £4.4million.

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Bayern Munich will face either Manchester City or Celtic in the UEFA Champions League last 16 play-offs after missing out on direct qualification, despite beating Slovan Bratislava in their final league phase fixture.

Bayern Munich beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in Matchday 8 of the Champions League yesterday, securing a place in the playoffs. The German side finished 12th in the

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Celtic fans could be banned from attending their blockbuster Champions League tie against European giants Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after letting off fireworks during the defeat at Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Arsenal have secured their place in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Mikel Arteta's side wrapped up their league phase campaign with a 2-1 win away at La Liga side Girona to finish third in the overall UCL rankings.

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Celtic face an anxious wait to discover if their fans will be banned from the away leg of their Champions League play-off after a smoke bomb was thrown on to the pitch during their 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

Gio Reyna and Borussia Dortmund are heading into the UEFA Champions League knockout stage thanks to Wednesday's comfortable home victory.