Celtic close in on Champions League boost, which helps rivals Rangers

Celtic set to face Copenhagen on Thursday night in their Europa League last-32 tie. In the first leg, game ended with a 1-1 draw at Copenhagen. Should Neil Lennon’s side progress into the last 16 then it will guarantee Scotland 13^th place in UEFA’s coefficient rankings. Rangers, meanwhile, beat Braga 1-0. Thus, they establish themselves as Champions League side. The pathway into the group stage of next year’s Champions League could be much easier of a higher coefficient ranking which would take effect in 2021/22. It means the Scottish champions will automatically enter into the third and final round of the Champions League qualification while the runner-ups will begin at the second round. Source: Daily Star

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