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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F32%2Fcallum-mcgregor.jpg "Callum McGregor celebrates his opener during the Champions League qualifying game between Celtic and AEK Athens on August 8, 2018")
McGregor believes there are no limits to Celtic's European ambition
The Hoops were knocked out of the Europa League by Valencia on Thursday.Feb 23, 11:38
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Brown bemoans condition of Celtic Park pitch
The Hoops put on an improved display at Mestalla in their Europa League loss to Valencia.Feb 22, 11:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F08%2Fjeremy-toljan.jpg "Jeremy Toljan sees red for Celtic on February 21, 2019")
Rodgers questions Toljan dismissal as Celtic knocked out of Europa League
The 10-man Hoops were beaten 1-0 by Valencia in the second leg of their last-32 match.Feb 21, 21:24
The Match
Match Report
The Hoops lost 3-0 on aggregate.
Build-up
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Valencia will be a 'different level' - but Rodgers reckons Hoops have a chance
The Scottish champions have not won in Spain in 15 attempts.Feb 21, 04:30
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Brown admits Celtic have to be at best against Valencia
The Scottish champions trail 2-0 in the Europa League last-32 tie going into the second leg.Feb 20, 21:14
Celtic still have a chance to progress - Brendan Rodgers
The Hoops are 2-0 down from the first leg of their clash with Valencia.Feb 20, 20:54
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Marcelino says Valencia want to beat Celtic at Mestalla despite first-leg win
The Spanish club are 2-0 up following the first leg.Feb 20, 15:50
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Score first and we can upset the odds against Valencia, insists Rodgers
The Celtic manager believes his side are capable of turning the tie around in Spain.Feb 19, 14:26
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