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Martin O’Neill tells Celtic to keep believing they can reach Europa League knockouts after stirring revival

Martin O'Neill urged Celtic to focus on making it to the knockout stage of the Europa League after a comeback against Besiktas that reminded him of the glory days against the elite.

By GARY KEOWN · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:29 PM

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Martin O'Neill urged Celtic to believe they can reach the Europa League knockouts following a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Celtic defeated Besiktas 3-2 at Parkhead to claim their first points of the Europa League campaign.
Substitute Camilo Duran scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, after Callum Osmand equalized with his first touch.

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill urged his team to target reaching the Europa League knockout stage following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Besiktas at Parkhead. Celtic secured their first points of the European campaign after substitute Camilo Duran scored a late 87th-minute winner to cap off a dramatic second-half comeback.

Besiktas initially took the lead through Junior Olaitan before substitute Callum Osmand leveled with his first touch. Duran then struck twice, sandwiching an 85th-minute equalizer from Orkun Kokcu, prompting O'Neill to praise his squad's determination and compare the atmosphere to famous European nights from his first managerial spell.

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