Celtic to face AZ Alkmaar in Europa League qualifying if they beat Jablonec

Rangers and St Johnstone have also found out their potential Europa League fate

Published 2nd Aug 2021

Celtic will take on AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League play-off round if they get past Jablonec.

Ange Postecoglou's side take on the Czech opposition in the third qualifying round with the first leg taking place on Thursday.

The Hoops were knocked out of Champions League qualifying by FC Midtjylland.

AZ Alkmaar finished third in the Dutch top flight last season and also made it to the group stages of the Europa League.

They finished third in their group behind Napoli and Real Sociedad and ahead of Croatian siee Rijeka.

Rangers have also found out their fate if they drop into the Europa League.

The Ibrox side take on Swedish outfit Malmo in the third round of Champions League qualifying.

If they lose that tie they will take on either Kairat Almaty or Alashkert for a place in the Europa League group stages.

St Johnstone take on Turkish giants Galatasaray in the next round of qualifying.

If they win that tie they will face Danish side Randers.