Celtic players look on after conceding a goal to Stuttgart in the first leg of their Europa League playoff.
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Stuttgart trounce Celtic to start Europa League playoff

Kasper Schmeichel's every touch was booed by a section of Celtic fans in the aftermath of conceding two soft goals in a 4-1 Europa League defeat by Stuttgart.
Feb 19, 2026, 10:15 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Celtic
VfB Stuttgart
  • KO
  • 15
  • 21
  • 28
  • HT
  • 50
  • 57
  • 62
  • 71
  • 72
  • 78
  • 78
  • 90+1
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 4.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Celtic 1, VfB Stuttgart 4.
90'+7'
Attempt missed. Julián Araujo (Celtic) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right.
Match Stats
CELVFB
Possession
52.5%
47.552.5
47.5%
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shot Attempts
11
16
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
4
2
Saves
1
1