Celtic Head to Leuven for Union SG Clash

Celtic travel to Belgium to face Union SG on Matchday 8 of the Europa League league phase.

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Celtic head to Belgium on Thursday 28 January 2027 for a huge Europa League clash with Union Saint-Gilloise. Kick-off is 19:00 Celtic Park time in Matchday 8 of the league phase. David Hubert manages Union SG, but they host Celtic at King Power at Den Dreef in Leuven, the home ground of OH Leuven. Stade Joseph Marien in Forest does not meet UEFA Category 4 rules. Top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16.

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