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Europa League 2025/26
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +13 | 18:5 | 21 | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 14:6 | 21 | |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 18:8 | 19 | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 13:7 | 17 | |
| 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 13:7 | 17 | |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11:5 | 17 | |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 10:4 | 17 | |
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 13:6 | 16 | |
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 11:7 | 16 | |
| 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 14:7 | 15 | |
| 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +6 | 15:9 | 15 | |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 12:11 | 15 | |
| 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 15:7 | 14 | |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 8:3 | 14 | |
| 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 7:6 | 14 | |
| 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 15:11 | 13 | |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 17:14 | 12 | |
| 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +3 | 12:9 | 12 | |
| 19 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 10:7 | 12 | |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 11:9 | 12 | |
| 21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 13:15 | 11 | |
| 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 12:15 | 10 | |
| 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 12:16 | 10 | |
| 24 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9:11 | 9 | |
| 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -6 | 10:16 | 9 | |
| 26 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 5:11 | 7 | |
| 27 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 9:16 | 7 | |
| 28 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 6:14 | 7 | |
| 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -4 | 11:15 | 6 | |
| 30 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -4 | 9:13 | 6 | |
| 31 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 10:15 | 6 | |
| 32 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 5:14 | 4 | |
| 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -8 | 7:15 | 3 | |
| 34 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -10 | 5:15 | 1 | |
| 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -11 | 4:15 | 1 | |
| 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -20 | 2:22 | 1 |
Celtic Park buzzed with anticipation as Celtic hosted Stuttgart in a crucial Europa League clash. Both sides showcased attacking intent, aiming to assert dominance in this European encounter under the floodlights.
Celtic enjoyed a significant share of possession throughout the opening phase, dictating the tempo with their passing game. Their build-up play was evident, frequently venturing into the opposition half and creating opportunities. The home side's attacking forays resulted in a respectable expected goals tally, suggesting they were carving out meaningful chances, though Stuttgart's defense held firm.
Despite Celtic's territorial advantage and numerous attacks, Stuttgart's defensive organization proved difficult to break down. The visitors absorbed pressure effectively, limiting Celtic's clear-cut opportunities and forcing them into less direct routes of attack. While Celtic's passing into the final third was consistent, converting that pressure into goals remained a challenge.
The second period saw Celtic continue to probe, increasing their attacking pressure as the match wore on. They registered a notable number of shots on target, indicating a sustained effort to find the opening goal. The statistic for big chances created also highlighted their potential to score, but the final execution or a crucial defensive intervention prevented them from capitalizing.
Stuttgart, while less dominant in possession, remained a threat on the counter and through set-pieces. Their defensive efforts were commendable, consistently frustrating Celtic's attackers. The match statistics suggest a game where Celtic generated more than enough potential to score, but ultimately, neither side could find the decisive breakthrough, leaving the outcome hanging in the balance.
The contest was characterized by Celtic's persistent attacking ambition, reflected in their high number of attacks and passes into the final third. However, Stuttgart's resolute defending and the ebb and flow of the game meant that clear-cut scoring opportunities were hard to come by for both teams. The final whistle would likely signal a sense of what might have been for the home side.
