McGregor had a ringside seat when Celtic made a habit of joining Europe’s big guns in the knockout stages in the Champions League. He was still a fresh-faced ballboy when the likes of Shunsuke Nakamura was curling in belters on the way to consecutive last 16 spots under Gordon Strachan.

Callum McGregor insists Celtic will have no fears going to Villa Park and beyond - because the Hoops have proved they are Champions League class.

The Hoops captain is sick of hard luck tales against Europe's elite as he looks to seal a knockout spot with a game to spare

Callum McGregor says the impending departure of key striker Kyogo Furuhashi will create a platform for the club to “make their next hero” as he hailed Celtic’s ability to consistently replace their big names.

Celtic FC Captain Callum McGregor spoke to the media ahead of The Bhoys' UEFA Champions League clash against BSC Young Boys at Celtic Park. Full Press Conference Courtesy of UEFA.

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A home win would secure a place in the Champions League play-off round and maintain hopes of a place in the top eight.

Callum McGregor celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/) The Bhoys should have been high and dry by the half-time whistle in Paradise but allowed Derek McInnes’ team to go in level through some terrible misses in front of goal.

Killie keeper Robby McCrorie was injured with less than a minute played and had to be replaced by Kieran O’Hara, who was beaten in the 12th minute by Celtic skipper Callum McGregor’s drive from distance. The holders should have stretched their lead ...

Aston Villa will welcome Scottish giants Celtic to Villa Park in their final UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase encounter.

Brendan Rodgers lost 12-1 on aggregate the last time the two men locked horns in the Champions League, when Emery was in charge of Paris Saint-Germain. And, ahead of a tantalising Battle of Britain at Villa Park on Wednesday night, the Celtic manager paid tribute to the achievements of a man he’s faced at various stages in his career.

It’s not just Emery Rodgers admires at Villa. His old Leicester City charge Youri Tielemans is one of the main men in the Midlands and John McGinn, of course, will forever be the one that got away for the Celtic boss.