Thursday, 19 February 2026
📍 Celtic Park
Celtic
⚽ 15’ - Bilal El Khannouss
Assist: Deniz Undav
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Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
The second half has concluded with the final score: Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 4.
Opportunity missed! Julián Araujo from Celtic attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide.
Opportunity wasted. Marcelo Saracchi from Celtic attempts a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. The assist came from Reo Hatate.
Opportunity wasted. Marcelo Saracchi from Celtic attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but it went off target.
The attempt is thwarted. Luke McCowan of Celtic takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Kelechi Iheanacho.
⚽Goal! Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 4. Tiago Tomás from VfB Stuttgart scores with a right-footed shot from inside the penalty area.
Sebastian Tounekti from Celtic committed a foul.
Finn Jeltsch from VfB Stuttgart was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Chema Andres comes on to replace Angelo Stiller due to an injury.
Sebastian Tounekti from Celtic has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Josha Vagnoman from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Nikolas Nartey from VfB Stuttgart takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. The assist came from Atakan Karazor.
Opportunity wasted! Chris Führich from VfB Stuttgart took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to VfB Stuttgart after Liam Scales allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to VfB Stuttgart after Liam Scales allowed the ball to go out.
Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart attempts a shot from the center of the box with his right foot, but it's deflected away.
Missed opportunity! Marcelo Saracchi from Celtic attempted a left-footed shot from over 40 yards out on the left flank, and it narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Callum McGregor.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Auston Trusty from Celtic.
The attempt is thwarted. Chris Führich from VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Opportunity wasted. Nikolas Nartey from VfB Stuttgart attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Sebastian Tounekti of Celtic.
Another offensive effort underway. Tiago Tomás from VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Kasper Schmeichel of Celtic makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Nikolas Nartey.
Reo Hatate commits a foul for Celtic.
Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Celtic: Marcelo Saracchi replaces Kieran Tierney.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Luca Jaquez comes on to replace Jeff Chabot.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Tiago Tomás comes on to replace Ermedin Demirovic.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Reo Hatate from Celtic fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Luke McCowan.
Reo Hatate from Celtic attempts a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's intercepted and blocked.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Chris Führich replaces Jamie Leweling.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Nikolas Nartey comes on to replace Bilal El Khannouss.
Substitution for Celtic: Kelechi Iheanacho comes on to replace Tomás Cvancara.
Substitution for Celtic: Luke McCowan replaces Benjamin Nygren.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Reo Hatate from Celtic.
Reo Hatate commits a foul for Celtic.
Bilal El Khannouss from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Celtic has been awarded a corner kick after Atakan Karazor allowed the ball to go out of play.
Opportunity gone begging! Sebastian Tounekti from Celtic took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Kieran Tierney.
Tomás Cvancara from Celtic has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Reo Hatate commits a foul for Celtic.
Deniz Undav from VfB Stuttgart has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity. Sebastian Tounekti from Celtic took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Kieran Tierney.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Benjamin Nygren from Celtic takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, Alexander Nübel of VfB Stuttgart makes a great save, diving to his left. The assist for this play came from Reo Hatate.
Reo Hatate from Celtic has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Substitution for Celtic: Yang Hyun-Jun comes on to replace Daizen Maeda.
Substitution for Celtic: Reo Hatate is coming off, and Paulo Bernardo is taking his place.
VAR Review: The goal is disallowed; the score remains Celtic 1-3 VfB Stuttgart.
GOAL DISALLOWED AFTER VAR REVIEW: Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart finds the back of the net, but the goal is canceled following a VAR check.
Goal! Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 4. Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
⚽Goal! Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 3. Jamie Leweling scores for VfB Stuttgart with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Deniz Undav.
Benjamin Nygren from Celtic committed a foul.
Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner kick awarded to Celtic, following a foul by Atakan Karazor.
Jeff Chabot of VfB Stuttgart has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Tomás Cvancara from Celtic earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Sebastian Tounekti from Celtic committed a foul.
Finn Jeltsch from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Celtic has been awarded a corner kick after Jamie Leweling allowed the ball to go out of play.
The second half is underway with the score at Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 2.
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 2.
The attempt is thwarted. Bilal El Khannouss from VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it is blocked. The assist came from Angelo Stiller.
Corner awarded to Celtic after Ramon Hendriks allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Opportunity squandered! Jamie Leweling from VfB Stuttgart took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The assist came from Deniz Undav.
Celtic is caught offside. Tomás Cvancara is in an offside position.
Tomás Cvancara from Celtic committed a foul.
Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity wasted! Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
Missed opportunity. Bilal El Khannouss from VfB Stuttgart attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Josha Vagnoman, who set him up with a header.
⚽Goal! Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 2. Bilal El Khannouss of VfB Stuttgart heads the ball from the center of the box into the bottom right corner.
Deniz Undav commits a handball for VfB Stuttgart.
Corner awarded to VfB Stuttgart after Julián Araujo allowed the ball to go out.
⚽Goal! It's now Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 1. Benjamin Nygren scores for Celtic, firing a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box straight into the center of the goal.
Julián Araujo from Celtic was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Julián Araujo of Celtic was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Jamie Leweling of VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Sebastian Tounekti from Celtic takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Kieran Tierney.
⚽Goal! VfB Stuttgart takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Celtic. Bilal El Khannouss scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Celtic after Jeff Chabot allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Match interruption - VfB Stuttgart.
Tomás Cvancara from Celtic earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Ramon Hendriks from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Daizen Maeda from Celtic committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - VfB Stuttgart.
The opening half is underway...
VfB Stuttgart defeated Celtic 1-4 in the UEFA Europa League. Celtic scorers: Benjamin Nygren (21'). VfB Stuttgart scorers: Bilal El Khannouss (15'), Bilal El Khannouss (28'), Jamie Leweling (57'), Tiago Tomás (90'). Match venue: Celtic Park. Watch on: beIN Sports 1, ESPN, DAZN.
