Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Celtic earn surprise UEFA praise despite painful Ferencvaros loss

Celtic have had a rough few days, with the defeat to Ferencvaros followed by another loss against Rangers at Parkhead. The 3-1 Europa League defeat…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:30 AM
Celtic earn surprise UEFA praise despite painful Ferencvaros loss
Key Things to Know
  • UEFA selected Mika Baur's goal against Ferencvaros among four brilliant Europa League team goals.
  • Celtic suffered a 3-1 Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros at Parkhead.
  • Kieran Tierney provided the assist for Baur's equalizing strike during the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic's equalizing goal against Ferencvaros was selected by UEFA as one of four standout team goals from the Europa League round. Mika Baur scored to briefly tie the game at 1-1 following a cutback from Kieran Tierney, though Celtic eventually fell 3-1 at Parkhead. The goal was featured alongside strikes by Besiktas, Bournemouth, and Jagiellonia.

The recognition comes during a difficult stretch for Celtic, who followed the European defeat with another loss against Rangers. Following the recent run of negative results, manager Martin O'Neill stated he will take time to consider his future at the club.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.