Europa League Round-Up: Celtic's Struggles Continue
Celtic faced another European setback, losing 3-1 at home to Ferencváros in the Europa League.
The Scottish champions conceded first when an awkward cross deflected in off Liam Scales. Celtic briefly seemed to have shifted momentum before halftime, with Mika Baur scoring from inside a packed penalty area.
However, Kristoffer Zachariassen put the Hungarian side back in front, unmarked. Ferencváros sealed the win shortly after the restart when Daniel Arzani cut inside and curled a shot into the top corner.
In Turin, Juventus dominated NEC Nijmegen, securing a 5-0 victory. Nick Woltemade contributed with a penalty, and Randal Kolo Muani completed the rout.
Beşiktaş also secured a significant win, defeating Marseille 4-1 in Istanbul.
Europa League Results from Thursday
Levski Sofia 0-1 Red Bull Salzburg
OFI Crete 2-0 Hoffenheim
Celtic 1-3 Ferencváros
Juventus 5-0 NEC Nijmegen
Viktoria Plzeň 0-3 Union Saint-Gilloise
Beşiktaş 4-1 Marseille
Lillestrøm 1-2 Torreense
Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznań
Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth
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