Celtic Stun Feyenoord with 3-1 Victory in Rotterdam

Key Takeaways:

• Celtic secured a 3-1 away win against Feyenoord in the Europa League, marking their first European away triumph since November 2021
• The Scottish side have collected 7 points while Feyenoord suffered a fourth defeat in five games
• Feyenoord now face a serious risk of elimination at this stage after last night’s loss at home

Match Analysis

Celtic continued their resurgence under returning manager Martin O’Neill by defeating Feyenoord 3-1 on Dutch soil in the Europa League. The victory lifted the Scottish team to 7 points in their campaign, leaving Feyenoord with only one win in their last five matches and on the brink of elimination from the competition.

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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 27, 2025

First Half Turnaround

The encounter began brightly for the hosts as Ayase Ueda put Van Persie’s side ahead in the 11th minute with a precise low finish. However, Celtic soon found their rhythm. In the 30th minute, Hyun-Jun Yang tucked away the equaliser, pulling the visitors level. As the first half drew to a close, Reo Hatate capitalised on a misplaced pass from goalkeeper Wellenreuther, pressured by Maeda, to give Celtic a 2-1 advantage right before the interval.

Feyenoord’s Response and Celtic’s Clinical Finish

The swift reversal before halftime left Feyenoord unsettled after the break. Although the Dutch team began to pile on the pressure, with Watanabe’s effort blocked by McGregor almost on the goal line and Diarra testing the frame of the goal, they were unable to find an equaliser. After weathering the home side’s attacking surge, Celtic struck again—substitute Benjamin Nygren sealed the outcome with a third goal. This result not only deepened Feyenoord’s struggles but also ended Celtic’s lengthy wait for a European away victory.

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