Celtic learn Europa League opponents after crashing out of Champions League

Celtic will face teams such as Benfica and Marseille in the Europa League after crashing out of the Champions League

The Hoops exited the Champions League qualifying round in shock fashion on Tuesday night after a 5-1 defeat to LASK.

Celtic had been 3-0 up from the first leg but capitulated against the Austrian champions, losing out on the lucrative £40m Champions League windfall.

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Figures show Celtic missed out on a windfall of over £15m from Champions League qualification.

Now, Martin O’Neill’s men will compete in the Europa League, the same competition they racked up 11 points across eight games last season.

The full fixture list will be released by Sunday, UEFA said.

Celtic’s Europa League draw in full:

• Benfica (A)
• Marseille (H)
• Ferencvaros (H)
• Union SG (A)
• Celta (H)
• Omonia (A)
• Besiktas (H)
• Torreense (A)

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