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Bernardo Starts as Celtic Face Stuttgart in Europa League

Celtic will start Paulo Bernardo in midfield for their Europa League playoff against Stuttgart, with Kasper Schmeichel in goal as Martin O’Neill celebrates his 1000th match.

Celtic’s 11 for the Europa League playoff against Stuttgart feature Kasper Schmeichel in goal, a back‑four of Julian Araujo, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney, and midfield duo Paulo Bernardo and Callum McGregor. Forward Tomas Cvancara leads the line with Daizen Maeda and Seb Tounekti on the wings.

Martin O’Neill’s squad marks his 1000th game in charge, opting for Bernardo over Reo Hatate and leaving Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain unregistered. The team will aim to contain Stuttgart’s Bundesliga attack while seeking a place in the last 16.