FC Utrecht 2, Celtic 4

GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — Celtic opened its 2026 Europa League campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over FC Utrecht on Thursday afternoon at a rain-swept Celtic Park, overcoming an early deficit with a dominant second-half performance. The visitors from the Netherlands, making a rare European group stage appearance, stunned the home crowd by taking a lead in the sixth minute. Forward Benjamin Nygren found space in the area to slot home an early goal, silencing the stadium and giving Utrecht a dream start. Celtic’s response was swift and emphatic. Just four minutes later, defender Auston Trusty rose to powerfully head… Read more...