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FC Midtjylland Outclass Celtic 3-1 to Extend Europa League Dominance

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
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, | Updated: November 7, 2025
Midtjylland and Celtic players in a battle for the ball

Key Takeaways:

  • FC Midtjylland secured a 3:1 victory over Celtic in the fourth round of the Europa League
  • Franculino, Martin Erlić, and Mikkel Gogorza all found the net for the Danish side, who have maintained a flawless record in the competition so far
  • Celtic finished with 10 men after substitute Callum Osmond was injured and all changes had been made

Match Overview

FC Midtjylland delivered a commanding performance to defeat Celtic 3:1 in a Europa League group stage encounter. The match, played on Danish soil, saw the hosts build a three-goal cushion before the interval and preserve their unbeaten run in the tournament.

First-Half Surge Puts Midtjylland In Control

Celtic began with early intent and nearly broke the deadlock when Arne Engels forced a strong stop from the Danish goalkeeper. However, momentum quickly shifted as FC Midtjylland asserted themselves. In the 33rd minute, Martin Erlić headed the home side into the lead. Mikkel Gogorza doubled the advantage just two minutes later, before Franculino made it 3:0 on the cusp of half-time.

Celtic Fight Back Amidst Adversity

The Scottish side managed to reduce the deficit in the second period when Reo Hatate converted a penalty, awarded after substitute Callum Osmand was brought down. Any hopes of a comeback faded, however, as Osmand soon sustained an injury and, with all substitutions made, Celtic were forced to complete the contest with only 10 players on the pitch.

Goalkeeper Impact and Tournament Implications

Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic’s custodian, produced a series of notable saves to prevent the scoreline from becoming even more lopsided. Meanwhile, FC Midtjylland finished the night maintaining a perfect record in their Europa League group stage campaign.

FC MidtjyllandResultCeltic
Martin Erlić (33′)3:1Reo Hatate (81′ pen)
Mikkel Gogorza (35′)
Franculino (41′)
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