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Celtic 3, Besiktas 2 - Europa League - 5th November 2026

A cunning rope-a-dope (!) seals a memorable first European league stage win of the season

Alan Morrison
Nov 08, 2026
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Celtic got their Europa League campaign off and running with a dramatic late win over Turkish side Besiktas.

It is rarely straightforward these days and this was another packing and xG “defeat” but also another lesson in the perils of single game xG.

A defensive performance for the ages sealed Bhoy of the Match.

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