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Listen to Sportsound BBC Radio Scotland This video can not be played Listen to Sportsound BBC Radio Scotland Sportsound commentary from Celtic Park by hitting 'listen live' Europa League: Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) - Johnston & Engels start as Rodgers' side hunt first win FT: Europa League - Brann 3-0 Rangers - Rangers sit bottom of league phase table after Rohl's first game in charge FT: Conference League - AEK Athens 6-0 Aberdeen - Aberdeen record record European defeat in collapse Have your say on the action Nick Mc Pheat Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) The Europa League anthem, man. What a tune. Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) The teams are out at Celtic Park. The handshakes are done and we're good to go. Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) Martin Dowden BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park Normally, on big European nights in this arena, there's an intensity and excitement that can intimidate opponents. There's little sign of it so far. In fact, it's the away fans who've been packed into the corner for some time who have been making most of the noise. Celtic need a fast start to get this crowd behind them and give them signs that they're getting their act together. Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) Sturm Graz have won three of their five previous major European matches against Scottish teams, including a 2-1 win over Rangers a few weeks back. Another win tonight would see them join Barcelona in being the only sides to beat both Celtic and Rangers in a single European campaign. You'll never sing that. Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) This will be Brendan Rodgers' 63rd match in Europe managing Celtic, moving him outright second ahead of Neil Lennon and behind only Jock Stein (68). Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, Mc Gregor, Hatate, Engels, Nygren, Iheanacho, Tounekti. Substitutes: Sinisalo, Trusty, Balikwisha, Yang, Mc Cowan, Kenny, Bernardo, Saracchi, Murray, Forrest, Donovan, Ralston. Sturm Graz: Bignetti, Oermann, Aiwu, Lavalee, Karic, Stankovic, Chukwuani, Horvat, Kiteishvili, Rozga, Malone. Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) Martin Dowden BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park Testing times for Celtic on and off the pitch with manager Brendan Rodgers conceding in the build-up that the club is in a "tough moment". He indicated his own resolve to turn things around and hoped a win here might bring a much-needed spark to, not only get this Europa League campaign going, but bring a bit of confidence ahead of a big, big trip to face Premiership pace-setters Hearts this weekend. With tough away ties against Midtjylland and Feyenoord to follow in this competition, it seems vital to take three points here at home. Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) Away from Honda Civic-gate, Brendan Rodgers has been getting a bit of heat from Celtic fans for an underwhelming start to the season. An abject defeat at Dundee on Sunday means Hearts are five points clear at the top of the Premiership, with a clash between the top two to come on Sunday. Rodgers, whose contract is due to expire next summer, says he has "never been so motivated" to succeed at Celtic. Only improved results and performances will convince the support of that. This video can not be played Rodgers 'never been so motivated' at Celtic Celtic v Sturm Graz (20: 00) We'll have more reaction from Norway and Greece as we get it. But kick-off at Celtic Park is fast approaching. .. FT: Brann 3-0 Rangers Rangers have lost their last four games in the Europa League, their longest losing streak in the competition since at least 2005-06. FT: Brann 3-0 Rangers Jane Lewis BBC Sport Scotland in Bergen That was a sobering night for Rangers and their new head coach Danny Rohl in Bergen. It will be interesting to hear from him post-match. He can have no complaints about the result, he will have plenty of complaints about his players' performance. The challenge ahead has been laid bare for him tonight, of that there is no doubt. Aberdeen suffer their biggest ever European defeat in Athens. After finally getting their domestic season up and running, this could be a big setback for Jimmy Thelin's men. A reality check for Danny Rohl. Same old stuff from Rangers this season. AEK Athens 6-0 Aberdeen Willie Miller Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound Wide open again from Aberdeen. Alfie Dorrington gets himself in a poor, poor position. Again it's a young defender not dealing with the situation. Once Derek Kutesa gets in front of him there was only going to be one outcome. Brann 3-0 Rangers Steven Thompson Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound Toothless all night, Rangers in attack. They've managed to create very little of note. Gifting goals to the opposition. Brann 3-0 Rangers Some proper game management stuff from Brann now. This game has effectively been over since the third went in. The hopes of Scottish football coefficient fans now lie with a. .. Honda Civic. Derek Kutesa There is the sixth. Derek Kutesa is practically all alone as he latches on to a pass deep inside the Dons' half and he slots beyond Dimitar Mitov. Brann 3-0 Rangers Jane Lewis BBC Sport Scotland in Bergen 'Sacked in the morning' is ringing round the stadium from the Brann fans. AEK Athens 5-0 Aberdeen That's almost six! Dimitar Mitov scrambles to ball off the line as Alexander Jensen almost smashes it into his own net. Last Updated 23rd October 2025 at 19: 46 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. 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Barcelona in 2007-08 are the only side to ever beat both Celtic and Rangers in a single European campaign in the UEFA Champions League. This match will be Brendan Rodgers’ 63rd in Europe with Celtic (inc. qualifiers), moving him outright second ahead of Neil Lennon (62) for European games managed, behind only Jock Stein (68). Sturm Graz rank bottom for passes per sequence (2. 4), open play sequences with 10+ passes (3), average sequence time (5. 9 seconds) and successful passes (491) in the UEFA Europa League this season. Celtic winger Sebastian Tounekti has made the most opposition half take-ons (15) in the UEFA Europa League this season, while he’s also made the most take-ons in the opposition box (5). Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.