Midtjylland Vs Celtic LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Gogorza Doubles Lead As Hosts Take Control

Half-time in Herning, and it’s all Midtjylland! The hosts head into the break 3–0 up after a blistering first half where they simply tore through Celtic’s defence. Martin Erlić opened the floodgates with a towering header, Mikel Gogorza doubled the lead with a neat finish, and Franculino Djú’s poacher’s strike put the game firmly in their control.

Celtic have been second-best all over the pitch, they’ll need something special to turn this around in the second half.

Midtjylland are running riot. Franculino Dju makes it three just before the break. The striker pounces on a loose rebound inside the box, pure instinct, and smashes it into the left corner. The MCH Arena is bouncing, the fans can hardly believe it. Celtic’s defence looks shell-shocked as the scoreboard reads 3–0. This is turning into a first-half demolition in Herning.

Midtjylland double their advantage, and it’s Mikel Gogorza this time. The striker times his run to perfection, latching onto a clever pass from P. Billing before slotting it home with calm precision. The home crowd roars as the scoreboard flashes 2–0. Celtic are in real trouble now, Midtjylland are flying.

Midtjylland strike first! Martin Erlić rises highest in the box and meets M. Gogorza’s cross with a beautifully timed header that flies past the keeper. The MCH Arena erupts, that’s been coming! Celtic’s resistance finally cracks as the hosts take a deserved 1–0 lead.

Celtic push forward again and force a corner. Their first real opening to crack this game open. Both sides have had half-chances, both keepers have been tested, but no breakthrough yet.

The Celtic fans rise, sensing something here, can they make this set-piece count? Midtjylland’s defenders form a tight line, ready for the aerial assault.

Tempers flare early! Liam Scales dives into a clumsy challenge and completely takes his man out. No complaints there, referee Nenad Minakovic goes straight to the pocket and flashes yellow. Celtic’s bench can’t argue; that was as clear as they come.

Midtjylland try to make something of that free kick, and it’s Mads Bech Sorensen who rises to the occasion. He controls it well at the edge of the box, sets himself up, but the finish? Way off the mark. The defender leans back and sends it sailing over the bar. The home crowd sighs; that could’ve been a moment.

Kick-off at MCH Arena. The crowd is buzzing, the players are in position, and we’re underway in Midtjylland. Celtic get us started, looking sharp in their green and white, they know how big tonight is.

Barely two minutes in, Arne Engels almost lights it up! He lets fly from the edge of the box, a ferocious low strike arrowing towards goal, but Elias Olafsson stretches brilliantly, gets down in time, and keeps it out. Tremendous reflexes from the Midtjylland keeper.

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