Things Go From Bad to Worse for Stumbling Celtic
Celtic conceded three times after individual errors and a deflected own goal, leaving Martin O'Neill’s side under pressure before Sunday’s derby.
- On Thursday, September 17, 2026, Celtic FC suffered a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros in their Europa League opener at Parkhead, compounding pressure after Sunday's 3-0 loss to Rangers.
- Manager Martin O'Neill's side entered the match reeling from a 3-0 Premier Sports Cup defeat to Rangers, with defensive fragility evident when Bamidele Yusuf's shot deflected off Liam Scales for the opener.
- Midfielder Mika Baur equalized in the 44th minute, but Kristoffer Zachariassen restored the lead before halftime; Daniel Arzani added a third in the 47th minute to seal the visitors' victory.
- O'Neill described the result as a 'European lesson' while acknowledging the psychological damage of consecutive losses; Celtic fans jeered the team at the final whistle.
- Celtic host arch-rivals Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in a Premiership rematch where players must improve and demonstrate consistency after back-to-back defeats.
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