Match report

Celtic Stuns Feyenoord 3-1 in Europa League

Feyenoord
Feyenoord
1–3
FT
Celtic
Celtic
Nov 27, 2025

Celtic secured a remarkable comeback victory over Feyenoord in their UEFA Europa League clash, turning around an early deficit to triumph 3-1. Despite falling behind through A. Ueda's goal for Feyenoord at the 11th minute, Yang Hyun-Jun equalized and R. Hatate netted twice to secure Celtic a dominant second-half performance.

Key Facts

  • • Feyenoord took an early lead through A. Ueda (11') assisted by S. Steijn.
  • • Celtic equalized with Yang Hyun-Jun's goal at the 31' mark, set up by R. Hatate.
  • • R. Hatate scored his first of two goals to put Celtic in front at 43'.
  • • B. Nygren sealed the win for Celtic in the 82nd minute, with an assist from D. Maeda.

Lineups

Feyenoord

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Wellenreuther (G)
  • 30 J. Lotomba (D)
  • 21 A. Ahmedhodzic (D)
  • 4 T. Watanabe (D)
  • 5 G. Smal (D)
  • 14 S. Steijn (M)
  • 28 O. Targhalline (M)
  • 40 L. Valente (M)
  • 23 A. Hadj Moussa (F)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)
  • 16 L. Sauer (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Bijlow
  • 39 L. Bossin
  • 2 B. Nieuwkoop
  • 8 Q. Timber
  • 11 G. Borges
  • 17 C. Tengstedt
  • 27 G. Diarra
  • 32 A. Sliti
  • 43 J. Plug
  • 46 A. Ouarghi
  • 47 T. Kraaijeveld
  • 49 S. van Persie

Celtic

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 51 C. Donovan (D)
  • 6 A. Trusty (D)
  • 5 L. Scales (D)
  • 63 K. Tierney (D)
  • 27 A. Engels (M)
  • 42 C. McGregor (M)
  • 14 L. McCowan (M)
  • 41 R. Hatate (M)
  • 13 Yang Hyun-Jun (M)
  • 38 D. Maeda (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 V. Sinisalo
  • 31 R. Doohan
  • 8 B. Nygren
  • 10 M. Balikwisha
  • 17 K. Iheanacho
  • 23 S. Tounekti
  • 24 J. Kenny
  • 28 P. Bernardo
  • 47 D. Murray
  • 56 A. Ralston
  • 59 F. Hale
  • 61 S. Isiguzo

Timeline

  1. Feyenoord
    11' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: S. Steijn
  2. Celtic
    31' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    Yang Hyun-Jun · Assist: R. Hatate
  3. Celtic
    39' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hatate

    Foul

  4. Celtic
    43' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hatate
  5. Feyenoord
    56' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    O. Targhalline

    Persistent fouling

  6. Celtic
    62' Celtic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. McCowan · On: B. Nygren
  7. Feyenoord
    62' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sauer · On: G. Diarra
  8. Celtic
    71' Celtic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yang Hyun-Jun · On: S. Tounekti
  9. Celtic
    71' Celtic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Tierney · On: D. Murray
  10. Feyenoord
    76' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Valente · On: Q. Timber
  11. Celtic
    78' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    A. Engels

    Foul

  12. Feyenoord
    80' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Lotomba · On: S. van Persie
  13. Celtic
    82' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Nygren · Assist: D. Maeda
  14. Celtic
    83' Celtic subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hatate · On: P. Bernardo
  15. Celtic
    83' Celtic subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Donovan · On: A. Ralston
  16. Celtic
    86' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    Callum McGregor

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Feyenoord Celtic
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 463 491
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.85 1.31
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 401 425
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Celtic's quick response through Yang Hyun-Jun just before halftime shifted momentum significantly.
  • ▸ R. Hatate's brace in the second half solidified Celtic's comeback, ensuring their victory over Feyenoord.