Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Celtic Win but Are They Ready for Europe?
Celtic's opening day victory raises questions about their Champions League readiness.
Celtic
team
Match
Celtic beat Dundee
Competition
SPFL
Next
Champions League play-off
What happened. Celtic won their SPFL opener against Dundee, but pundits question if they are ready for the Champions League play-off.
- Dundee showed promise in defeat, suggesting ambition.
- Celtic fans remain frustrated by transfer business pace.
- European qualifiers loom for Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell.
Celtic face a crucial Champions League play-off, with other Scottish clubs also in European qualifiers.
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