Midtjylland Vs Celtic Highlights, UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Hosts Stun Bhoys With 3–1 Win

Hello, we’re back with another live blog, this time it’s Midtjylland vs Celtic. Stay tuned for live updates as the football action continues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Celtic win a free kick out wide, and they’ll want to make this one count. Trailing 3–0, they desperately need something to spark a comeback. The delivery spot looks tempting, perfect for swinging one into the danger zone.

Midtjylland’s defenders bunch up, alert and ready to clear their lines. The atmosphere crackles with tension, one goal here could change the entire mood of this Europa League night.

Celtic pull one back! Reo Hatate steps up from the spot and sends the keeper the wrong way, calm as you like. It’s 3–1 now, and the travelling fans finally have something to cheer about. A glimmer of hope for the visitors late in the game, but Midtjylland still hold a comfortable lead as we enter the closing minutes.

Worrying moment for Celtic as Callum Osmand goes down clutching his leg. He’s clearly in pain, and the referee quickly waves the physios on. The game pauses as the medical team rushes over, Celtic can’t afford another setback this late in the match. The crowd quiets, waiting to see if he can continue.

That’s a wrap from Herning! Midtjylland take all three points with a commanding 3–1 win over Celtic. Stay tuned, we’ll be back with more live blogs soon. Bye for now.