Ferencvaros beat Celtic 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League.

The UEFA Europa League clash took place in the League Phase on 17 September 2026 at Celtic Park in Glasgow. The Scottish side hosted Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros in front of a home crowd, each team looking to secure valuable points in the competition.

How it unfolded

Ferencvaros opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Bamidele Isa Yusuf unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box that curled into the bottom left corner, the effort set up by an assist from Kristoffer Zachariassen. The early lead gave the visitors confidence and put Celtic under pressure.

Celtic responded just before the break. In the 44th minute Mika Baur found the net with a left-footed strike from the centre of the box, guided into the centre of the goal after a precise pass from Kieran Tierney. The goal restored parity and raised the tempo as both sides pressed for a winner before halftime.

The deadlock was short-lived. In first-half injury time, Kristoffer Zachariassen restored Ferencvaros’ advantage. From the right side of the six-yard box he fired a right-footed shot into the centre of the goal, the move created by an assist from Bamidele Isa Yusuf. The visitors went into the break 2-1 up.

Just two minutes into the second half, Ferencvaros extended their lead. Daniel Arzani received the ball on a fast break and, after a quick exchange with Bamidele Isa Yusuf, struck a right-footed shot from outside the area that flew into the top right corner. The 3-1 scoreline reflected Ferencvaros’ dominance in the opening stages of the second half.

Late in the match, Ferencvaros received two cautions. Jonathan Levi was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute, followed a minute later by Attila Osváth, who was booked for a bad foul in the 87th minute. No further disciplinary action was taken.

Standout performers

Bamidele Isa Yusuf was instrumental for Ferencvaros, contributing both a goal and two assists – the opening strike and the set-up for Zachariassen’s and Arzani’s goals. Kristoffer Zachariassen also featured prominently, scoring the second goal and providing the assist for the opener. Daniel Arzani added the third goal, completing a swift attacking trio.

For Celtic, Mika Baur’s goal was the highlight, arriving from a well-timed service from Kieran Tierney, whose assist helped the hosts level before halftime.

Match facts

  • Final score: Celtic 1-3 Ferencvaros
  • Goals:
    • 20' – Bamidele Isa Yusuf (Ferencvaros) – assist Kristoffer Zachariassen
    • 44' – Mika Baur (Celtic) – assist Kieran Tierney
    • 45'+1' – Kristoffer Zachariassen (Ferencvaros) – assist Bamidele Isa Yusuf
    • 47' – Daniel Arzani (Ferencvaros) – assist Bamidele Isa Yusuf
  • Bookings:
    • 86' – Jonathan Levi (Ferencvaros) – yellow card
    • 87' – Attila Osváth (Ferencvaros) – yellow card (bad foul)
  • Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow

What it means

Ferencvaros collect three points from the encounter, while Celtic take one point back to the League Phase table. The result gives the Hungarian side a solid advantage in their group campaign, whereas Celtic will look to recover in their next Europa League fixture.