Celta Vigo smash European away record for ‘special’ Celtic showdown

Celta Vigo will be backed by their biggest away support for a European match in their history.

Herald Scotland

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:40 AM

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Celta Vigo will bring a club-record European away support of 3,000 fans to Celtic Park.
The Europa League match marks the third round of fixtures, with both clubs seeking their first point.
The travelling contingent surpasses Celta Vigo's previous records against Lyon and Manchester United.

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Celta Vigo will set a club record for their largest away European attendance, with 3,000 supporters travelling to Celtic Park. The Spanish side faces Celtic in the third round of fixtures in the Europa League phase, despite both teams losing their opening two matches in the competition.

The 3,000-ticket milestone surpasses Celta's previous high of 2,900 fans in Lyon and 2,500 supporters at Manchester United's Old Trafford. Celta Vigo director of infrastructure Carlos Cao described the Glasgow trip as a very special fixture for the club's travelling fans.

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Celta Vigo smash European away record for ‘special’ Celtic showdown

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