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Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Bologna are racking up the efforts, with Nadir Zortea hitting off target.
Celtic were always going to have to suffer in spells tonight.
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Celtic have progression fate in own hands as Rangers hopes end
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Great, new sleep paralysis demon unlockedpublished at 18:13 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Image source, Getty ImagesBologna knocking on the doorpublished at 18:11 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Liam McLeod
BBC Sport Scotland in Stadio Renato Dall'AraFormer Norwich City man Jonathan Rowe is looking a threat for the hosts, who are missing several key men tonight, including Federico Bernardeschi, top scorer Santiago Castro and Riccardo Orsolini, the latter being fit enough to make the bench,
Meanwhile, superb blocks from Callum McGregor and Auston Trusty deny Thjis Dallinga an equaliser before Juan Miranda tested Kasper Schmeichel from distance.
Awkward few minutes for Martin O'Neill's men.
Postpublished at 18:10 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundCeltic don't want to make it a scrappy game, they want to keep the control they had so comfortably in the first 15 minutes.
They got their goal, created chances, but poor decision-making and bad execution, and now they're under pressure.
The crowd are getting behind the Bologna team.
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Bologna 0-1 Celtic
A Bologna corner almost drops right in the Celtic net, but Kasper Schmeichel tips over.
The keeper then shows safe hands to claim a fierce effort from the resulting set-piece.
Postpublished at 18:08 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Joe Hart
Former Celtic goalkeeper on TNT SportsEvery time Celtic got rattled under Wilfried Nancy, they fell to pieces.
Can they ride this out?
Postpublished at 18:08 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Reo Hatate is just the third Japanese player to record three or more goals in a Europa League season, after Takumi Minamino for RB Salzburg in 2018-19 (four) and Daichi Kamada in 2019-20 (six) and 2021-22 (five) for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Postpublished at 20'
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Arne Engels wins the ball high and Celtic are four on four.
It all breaks down a bit too easily, though.
Postpublished at 18:06 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundI don't know what Schmeichel is thinking. He's playing a straight ball into Hatate with players around him.
It allows Bologna to go and attack them.
All that attack comes from the ball from Schmeichel. When you're in control, why take that chance?
Postpublished at 19'
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
A risky Kasper Schmeichel pass results in Bologna getting possession.
Striker Thijs Dallinga then drives into the area but Callum McGregor is there to make a vital challenge.
From the resulting corner, Auston Trusty makes a superb block. Celtic up against it now.
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Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Daizen Maeda is back on, btw.
Postpublished at 17'
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Celtic, playing with 10 men just now, watch Nadir Zortea jink into the box before he forces Kasper Schmeichel to claim a simple ball at his near post.
Ouch!published at 15'
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Daizen Maeda has a problem with his eye. Contact lens issue, maybe? No idea, he's off getting treatment anyway.
Postpublished at 13'
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
A roar from the Celtic fans can just about be heard as Callum McGregor crunches into a tackle in the Bologna half and the impressive visitors have possession again.
Dream start for Celticpublished at 17:58 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Liam McLeod
BBC Sport Scotland in Stadio Renato Dall'AraThe perfect start for Celtic but what a nightmare for the returning Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski as he passes it straight to Daizen Maeda, who put it on a plate for Reo Hatate.
The big Polish stopper is playing his first game since early November, when he came off injured early on against champions Napoli in a 2-0 win.
He partially redeemed himself a minute later in denying Yang Hyun-Jun a quick-fire second. The game is there to be won now for Celtic and with it a possible ticket to the knockouts.
Postpublished at 17:57 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Joe Hart
Former Celtic goalkeeper on TNT SportsBologna can't get comfy with this Celtic press.
Image source, SNSPostpublished at 17:57 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Celtic's press has been absolutely spot on.
Bologna look a bit of a riot.
Postpublished at 17:55 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
It took Celtic 34 minutes to score against Auchinleck Talbot on Sunday.
Football is silly.
Postpublished at 17:54 GMT 22 January
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Joe Hart
Former Celtic goalkeeper on TNT SportsIt doesn't matter as a goalkeeper.
You make a mistake, you have to recover.
GREAT SAVE!published at 7'
Bologna 0-1 Celtic
Daizen Maeda looks in behind again but he goes down under pressure. Is that a foul?
No, but Yang Hyun-Jun is there to pick up the pieces, drive into the box and force a superb save from Lukasz Skorupski.
What's going on here?
UEFA Europa League Scores & Fixtures
Thursday 22nd January
UEFA Europa League Table
On Thursday 22nd January
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Ludogorets Razgrad, Position 25, Points 7
- Rangers, Position 31, Points 4
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
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| 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 18 |
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3 Freiburg | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
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4 Midtjylland | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
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5 Sporting Braga | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 16 |
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| 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 15 |
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7 Ferencváros | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
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| 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
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9 Porto | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
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10 Genk | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
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11 Red Star Belgrade | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
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12 PAOK | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 12 |
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13 Stuttgart | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
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14 Celta Vigo | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
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15 Bologna | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
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| 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
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17 Viktoria Plzeň | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
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18 Fenerbahçe | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
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19 Panathinaikos | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 |
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20 Dinamo Zagreb | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 10 |
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| 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
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22 Brann | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 9 |
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23 Young Boys | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 9 |
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| 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 8 |
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25 Ludogorets Razgrad | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 7 |
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26 Feyenoord | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 6 |
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27 Basel | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 6 |
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28 Red Bull Salzburg | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 6 |
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29 FCSB | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 6 |
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30 Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 6 |
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| 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 4 |
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32 Sturm Graz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 4 |
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| 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 3 |
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34 Utrecht | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 1 |
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35 Malmö FF | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 1 |
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36 Maccabi Tel Aviv | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 19 | -17 | 1 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : 8th Finals
- Position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Play-off
Team Lineups
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home team, Rangers
Manager: Danny Röhl
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team, Rangers
away team, Ludogorets Razgrad
Manager: Per-Mathias Høgmo
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team, Ludogorets Razgrad
home team, Rangers
Manager: Danny Röhl
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team, Ludogorets Razgrad
Manager: Per-Mathias Høgmo
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Manfredas Lukjancukas
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Dennis Higler
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Mangirdas Mirauskas
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Aleksandras Stepanovas
- Fourth Official:
- Mindaugas Jackus
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Robert Schröder
Match Stats
Key, Rangers v LudogoretsBasic Stats
Overall possession
Rangers 50.1%Ludogorets Razgrad 49.9%
Shots
Rangers 14Ludogorets Razgrad 12Shots on target
Rangers 7Ludogorets Razgrad 4Total touches inside the opposition box
Rangers 39Ludogorets Razgrad 19Goalkeeper saves
Rangers 4Ludogorets Razgrad 6Aerial duels won
Rangers 8Ludogorets Razgrad 5Fouls committed
Rangers 17Ludogorets Razgrad 13Corners
Rangers 6Ludogorets Razgrad 2In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Rangers 14Ludogorets Razgrad 12Shots on target
Rangers 7Ludogorets Razgrad 4Shots off target
Rangers 3Ludogorets Razgrad 6Attempts out of box
Rangers 4Ludogorets Razgrad 5One-on-one attempts
Rangers 1Ludogorets Razgrad 0Total offsides
Rangers 1Ludogorets Razgrad 1Distribution
Total passes
Rangers 432Ludogorets Razgrad 434Pass accuracy %
Rangers 83.8Ludogorets Razgrad 84.1Backward passes
Rangers 75Ludogorets Razgrad 79Forward passes
Rangers 147Ludogorets Razgrad 138Total long balls
Rangers 34Ludogorets Razgrad 53Successful final third passes
Rangers 103Ludogorets Razgrad 56Total crosses
Rangers 18Ludogorets Razgrad 13Defence
Total tackles
Rangers 18Ludogorets Razgrad 14Won tackle %
Rangers 61.1Ludogorets Razgrad 78.6Fouls committed
Rangers 17Ludogorets Razgrad 13Total yellow cards
Rangers 6Ludogorets Razgrad 1Total clearances
Rangers 16Ludogorets Razgrad 25Season so far
UEFA Europa League
Key, Rangers v Ludogorets
Form guide
All competitions
Rangers won
v Annan Athletic
5
0
Scottish Cup
Ludogorets Razgrad draw
v Raków Częstochowa
2
2
Club Friendlies
Rangers won
v Aberdeen
0
2
Premiership
Ludogorets Razgrad won
v Paks
3
2
Club Friendlies
Rangers won
v Aberdeen
2
0
Premiership
Ludogorets Razgrad won
v Beroe Stara Zagora
0
4
First League
Rangers won
v Celtic
1
3
Premiership
Ludogorets Razgrad won
v Septemvri Sofia
1
3
Cup
Rangers won
v St. Mirren
2
1
Premiership
Ludogorets Razgrad draw
v PAOK
3
3
UEFA Europa League
Match Facts
Rangers last faced a Bulgarian side in major European competition in the 1966-67 Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final, beating Slavia Sofia 1-0 in both legs to reach the final.
This is Ludogorets’ first European encounter with a Scottish side – their six games against British sides in major competition have all been against English opposition (D1 L5), conceding at least twice in all six.
Rangers are winless in their last nine UEFA Europa League matches (D2 L7) since a 3-1 win over Fenerbahçe last March. In major European competition, the Gers last went 10 without a win between April 2008 and September 2010.
Games involving Ludogorets have seen the most goals scored in this season’s UEFA Europa League (25 – 11 scored, 14 conceded), including 11 in the last two games alone.
Ludogorets’ Petar Stanic is the leading scorer in this season’s UEFA Europa League with six goals – the last Serbian player to score more in a major European campaign was Luka Jovic in 2018-19 (10). Stanic has also created the joint most chances in the competition in 2025-26 (17).