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Mika Baur identifies the Celtic challenge he is ready to rise to

Herald Scotland

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:32 PM

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Mika Baur stated he is embracing the challenge of playing every three days and coping with the pressure at Celtic.
Celtic secured their first Europa League win of the campaign with a 3-2 victory over Besiktas.
Substitute Camilo Duran scored the decisive winning goal seconds after Besiktas had equalized.

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Celtic midfielder Mika Baur expressed his enthusiasm for handling the demanding schedule and pressure at the club following a 3-2 Europa League comeback victory over Besiktas on Thursday. The 22-year-old summer signing from Paderborn noted that adapting to playing matches every three days has been a new experience, but he welcomes the constant expectation to win.

Manager Martin O’Neill recently acknowledged that new arrivals are still adapting, yet Baur and teammate Camilo Duran have quickly impressed. Duran scored the late winning goal against the Turkish side after Celtic bounced back in the second half, with Baur highlighting the squad's work ethic and connection with the supporters.

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