Celta Vigo in Celtic nod as Europa League showdown sparks ‘brotherhood’ with Spanish club

The Spanish side were not ready to put their night under the Celtic Park lights behind them…

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:47 PM

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Celta Vigo played the Celtic anthem 'Let The People Sing' over their stadium speakers before facing Real Betis.
A local newspaper described a 'brotherhood' forming between the two clubs following Celta's 2-1 win at Celtic Park.
Celta Vigo brought a club-record 3,000 away supporters to Glasgow for the Europa League fixture.

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Spanish side Celta Vigo honored Celtic by playing the anthem 'Let The People Sing' over the stadium PA system before their La Liga match against Real Betis. The gesture followed Celta's 2-1 Europa League victory against Celtic in Glasgow, which local media described as creating an ongoing 'brotherhood' between the two fan bases.

Celta Vigo took a club-record 3,000 away supporters to Celtic Park for the European tie. Following their goalless draw with Betis, the Spanish club released an official statement expressing gratitude for the experience, celebrating the unique cultural bond shared between the Scottish and Galician clubs.

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Celta Vigo in Celtic nod as Europa League showdown sparks ‘brotherhood’ with Spanish club

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