Europa League: Celtic lose to Celta after leading, Mateta returns in Palace draw
Celtic suffered a 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo in the Europa League, while Crystal Palace drew 2-2 against Besiktas in a match featuring a red card. Both matches highlight the ongoing challenges for British clubs in European competition.
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Celta Vigo's Javi Rodríguez shows his delight after giving his side the lead at Celtic Park. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Celta Vigo's Javi Rodríguez shows his delight after giving his side the lead at Celtic Park. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Europa League Europa League: Celtic lose to Celta after leading, Mateta returns in Palace draw Sunderland drop points in 1-1 draw but stay unbeaten
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Celtic suffered more Europa League pain as Spanish side Celta Vigo came from behind to win 2-1 at Parkhead. After defeats by Ferencvaros and Benfica in their first two league phase fixtures, Martin O’Neill’s side struggled to impose themselves on the visitors who were neat and tidy without really testing Hoops keeper Sam Johnstone.
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