Summary

  • Rangers guarantee last-32 place but will be unseeded

  • Porto win group after beating Feyenoord

  • Morelos barrels on to Kent pass and finishes coolly

  • Barisic directs cross over own line for leveller

  • Jack sent off for two yellow cards

  • Celtic lose in Cluj but already through as group winners

  1. Bright start for hostspublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj 0-0 Celtic

    Given their need for a point, it's no surprise the hosts have come flying out the traps here. Most of the first couple of minutes has been played inside the Celtic half, although Craig Gordon hasn't been troubled.

  2. KICK-OFFpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj 0-0 Celtic

    And away we go...

  3. Frosty night aheadpublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    A healthy looking crowd inside the stadium (It'll take me until half-time to spell it correctly), but far from full. A frosty night in Transylvania. The Count apparently has long johns on...

  4. 'Celtic can win the Europa League'published at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Cluj manager Dan Petrescu is no stranger to a compliment when it comes to Celtic. Before the group game at Celtic Park, he heaped praise on Celtic's midfield, tipping the likes of Ryan Christie for the top stage.

    On the eve of this game, he claimed Celtic have what it takes to go all the way in the Europa League. His team needs just a point to secure their last 32 place.

    Media caption,

    Europa League: Celtic good enough to lift trophy - Cluj's Dan Petrescu

  5. Postpublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    They are now out of the tunnel...

  6. Teams are in the tunnel...published at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

  7. 'There's a freshness about our team'published at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Celtic manager Neil Lennon has stated the nine changes he's made tonight is due to fringe players needing more game time and key players needing a rest ahead of a busy December fixture list.

    Speaking to BT Sport, he said: " I've obviously made a lot of changes but I think it's important that some of the players get game time. We've got a very high volumne of games this month. We have another five after tonight. Our league is the focus now. We've had a great campaign and it would be great if we finished it unbeaten.

    "We know we're going to come up against a team that are highly motivated but we have players in the team tonight who need the games. There's a freshness about us. I'm looking forward to seeing them play."

  8. 'Fantastic opportunity for Robertson'published at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Quote Message

    It's a fantastic opportunity for Scott Robertson. I'm sure Neil Lennon must think a lot of him to put him in. Olivier Ntcham has a big responsibility tonight because Scott Brown isn't there to guide Robertson through the game.

  9. Will Celtic be history makers tonight?published at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Will Celtic boldly go where they have never been before and finish this Europa League group unbeaten?

    Give us a thumbs up for yes and a thumbs down for no...

    Celtic graphicImage source, SNS
  10. Sinclair and Griffiths looking to impresspublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio Scotland

    Quote Message

    Scott Sinclair will be desperate to make an impression. It's a chance for him to remind people of what he can do and it's a chance for Griffiths to show that he's back. Celtic have a tough run coming up and they'll need to use the squad so it's a good chance for Griffiths to get game time

  11. Get in touchpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    How do you think the games will go tonight? What do you make of the team selection? What's your favourite pizza topping? Whatever is on your mind tonight and it is family friendly, get in touch by tweeting us at @BBCSportScot

    And Texas BBQ, before you ask...

  12. 'I'll just hold it in...'published at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Photographer Kenny Ramsay has highlighted the flashy facilities at Cluj's Stadionul Dr Constantin Radulescu.

    I will never complain about the old Brockville loo again...

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  13. Let's get quizzicalpublished at 17:35 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    In the build up to tonight's opening game in Cluj, why not kill 300 seconds doing our Scotland v Romania football quiz?

    You can find it HERE

  14. Away fans in earlypublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    You'll never walk alone. Well, unless you're in the home end.

    Celtic fans are in sharp tonight...

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  15. Griffiths startspublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is given his chance by Neil Lennon tonight. It has been four months since his last start for the Scottish champions.

    Will he hit the target tonight? Give us a thumbs up if you think so...

    Leigh GriffithsImage source, SNS
  16. Nine changes for Celtic, 18-year-old Robertson makes debutpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Neil Lennon has opted for no fewer than 9 changes to the starting XI that ultimately won Sunday's Scottish League Cup final against Rangers.

    Craig Gordon will start in goals, behind a defensive line that welcomes back Moritz Bauer, Nir Bitton and Boli Bolingoli. In midfield Lewis Morgan and Olivier Ntcham partner 18-year-old Scott Robertson, who makes his debut for the Glasgow club.

    Up front, returning goalscorers Leigh Griffiths and Scott Sinclair are given rare starts alongside Mikey Johnston.

    The Celtic manager has also offered spots on his bench to exciting young players, with goalkeeper Conor Hazard alongside forwards Grant Savoury and Karamoko Dembele.

    Thoughts? Get in touch at @BBCSportScot

    RobertsonImage source, SNS
  17. No going easy despite absenteespublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Celtic manager Neil Lennon has left five players out of the squad for tonight's match in Romania.

    In addition to suspended captain Scott Brown, fellow midfielders Callum McGregor, Ryan Christie and Tom Rogic have not travelled to Romania, while goalkeeper Fraser Forster and striker Odsonne Edouard have also remained in Glasgow.

    However, Lennon said: "In this sort of busy month, there's some players that need some game time, so it's an ideal situation to give these players some extra motivation to play as well. But we've got a strong team."

    Neil LennonImage source, SNS
  18. LINE-UPS Cluj v Celticpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Celtic: Gordon, Bauer, Jullien, Bitton, Bolingoli, Ntcham, Robertson, Morgan, Johnston, Sinclair, Griffiths.

    Substitutes: Hazard, Taylor, Bayo, Ajer, Forrest, Savoury, Dembele

    Cluj: Arlauskis, Burca, Djokovic, Omrani, Deac, Susic, Culio, Bordeianu, Camora, Traore, Mike.

    Substitutes: Fernandez, Pascanu, Luis Aurelio, Paun, Golofca, Hoban, Peteleu.

    Celtic line-upImage source, BBC Sport
    Cluj line-upImage source, BBC Sport
  19. What's Romanian for Mon the Hoops?published at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Cluj v Celtic (17:55)

    Our intrepid reporter Kheredine Idessane has been out and about in Cluj, where he has come across a group of Celtic-supporting locals.

    Media caption,

    Cluj v Celtic: Meet Romania's Celtic Supporters Club

  20. What do Rangers need to do?published at 17:11 Greenwich Mean Time 12 December 2019

    Rangers v Young Boys (20:00)

    Good question.

    Rangers are in an incredibly strong position following the valiant second-half display in Rotterdam two weeks ago where they earned a 2-2 draw with Feyenoord. Steven Gerrard's men only need a draw to secure their place in the last 32. Even if they lose, only a Porto victory over Dick Advocaat's side would result in a European exit.

    Rangers Europa League table