Celtic’s European season suffered one other crushing blow as they slumped to a demoralising 3–1 residence defeat in opposition to Ferencváros within the Europa League.
It was an all-too-familiar, painful story beneath the Parkhead lights for the Scottish champions who fell behind when a clumsy, fizzed cross struck Liam Scales went in. The Hoops rallied and appeared to have turned the tide proper earlier than the interval when Mika Baur discovered room inside a crowded penalty space to drill a crisp, low end previous the goalkeeper.
However Kristoffer Zachariassen ghosted in utterly unmarked to revive the Hungarian aspect’s lead and two minutes after the restart, Ferencváros delivered the knockout blow: Daniel Arzani collected a go from Bamidele Yusuf, chopped inside onto his stronger foot, and curled a shocking strike into the highest nook.
In Turin, Juventus delivered an absolute masterclass, working riot to dismantle NEC Nijmegen 5–0.
On-loan Newcastle man Nick Woltemade was among the many scorers with a penalty whereas substitute Randal Kolo Muani sealed the rout by rolling the ball into an empty web.
Beşiktaş blew Marseille away with an electrifying 4–1 triumph in Istanbul
Thursday’s Europa League outcomes
Levski Sofia 0-1 Crimson Bull Salzburg
OFI Crete 2-0 Hoffenheim
Celtic 1-3 Ferencváros
Juventus 5-0 NEC Nijmegen
Viktoria Plzeň 0-3 Union Saint-Gilloise
Beşiktaş 4-1 Marseille
Lillestrøm 1-2 Torreense
