Overview
- Celtic lost 3-1 at Celtic Park to Ferencváros on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with Bamidele Yusuf, Kristoffer Zachariassen and Daniel Arzani scoring and Mika Baur netting Celtic’s lone goal.
- The goals stemmed from clear defensive lapses, including a deflected opener off Liam Scales, an unmarked Zachariassen finish from close range and a quick second-half turnover that allowed Arzani to curl home.
- Selection was constrained by absences: Alistair Johnston, Jota and Callum Osmand were injured, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was suspended and Yang Hyun-jun was on international duty, with a few young players ineligible for Europa play.
- The result follows a 3-0 League Cup defeat to Rangers and comes after Celtic’s Champions League play-off exit to LASK, creating a contrast between their perfect Scottish Premiership start and poor cup and European form.
- Martin O'Neill said the side must regroup and the club now faces immediate pressure to shore up its defence before the next domestic fixture and in upcoming Europa League matches.