Celtic’s potential second round opponents in the Champions League qualifying process is now known, provided the hoops see off FK Sarajevo in the first round.
If Celtic fall at the first hurdle they will get a bye in the second round of the Europa League then be seeded in the third round which will feature other sides knocked out of Champions League qualifiers.
However long they are in the Champions League Celtic will be seeded with Rosenborg potential second round opponents if they can overcome Linfield. Celtic and Rosenborg have played six times in the last two years..
The 2nd round draw is due at 11am tomorrow. Here’s an updated list on who we could face, taking into account today’s 1st round draw.
UEFA will create 2 groups of 5 seeds/non-seeded ties before the draw, so this list will be cut down further. pic.twitter.com/BuKWL8OwXv
— Moravcik67 (@Moravcik67_) June 18, 2019
???? @kierantierney1 says #CelticFC‘s previous experiences in the #UCL qualifiers will help the team against FK Sarajevo. pic.twitter.com/RWbHNoVzda
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 18, 2019
Celtic will again avoid the tough looking prospect of facing Polish side Piast Gilwice who will take the seeded place of BATE Borisov if they knock out the Belarus champions in the first round.
Although Celtic came out of the draw to face Sarajevo at home in the first leg the ties could be reversed with the matches due on July 9/10 and July 16/17.
