Celtic lose 3-1 to Ferencvaros in Europa League opener at Parkhead

Celtic suffered a 3-1 defeat to Hungarian side Ferencvaros in their Europa League opener at Parkhead on Thursday. The loss came days after a 3-0 Scottish League Cup defeat to Rangers, increasing pressure on manager Martin O'Neill. Ferencvaros took the lead through a deflected shot, but Celtic equalized before halftime. However, two second-half goals, including a stunning strike from former Celtic forward Daniel Arzani, sealed the win for the visitors. Celtic now face Rangers again on Sunday in a crucial league match.

Celtic lose 3-1 to Ferencvaros in Europa League opener at Parkhead
Published Sep 17, 2026
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