Celtic vs Young Boys: Hoops can end 12-year wait for UCL knockout spot with Parkhead win – latest team news
THE wait is almost finally over. Celtic haven’t experienced a Champions League knockout tie since 2013 – but that could all change tonight. Kenny RamsayIt’s a massive clash for Brendan Rodgers[/caption] GettyFormer Rangers star Cedric Itten will return to Glasgow[/caption] The last time they made it out of the first phase was when Neil Lennon led them through the old group stage format following that famous win over Barcelona in the 2012/13 season. Yes, it really has been that long. But that could all change later tonight when Celtic face Young Boys in the penultimate game of their league campaign in the revamped edition of Uefa‘s flagship competition. And despite waiting years to achieve the feat, Celtic can actually book their place with a game to spare. Unlike previous years, the Hoops are still in European football after Christmas by default given the new extended calendar to fit in all eight games instead of the six group games previously. But what is up for grabs this time around is a place in the play-off, where Celtic will face a team who also finished between places nine and 24 by close of play at the end of the month. That will be a mini last 16 before the real deal gets underway next month – when the top dogs sitting from first to eight return to action. There is a chance – albeit slim – Celtic can finish in one of the seeded spots for the play-off – between ninth and 16th. But not only would they need to beat Young Boys, it’s likely they would also need a result against Aston Villa in the final clash. But the priority for now is seeing off the Swiss giants – and Celtic go into tonight’s showdown as heavy favourites. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the huge clash. What time does Celtic vs Young Boys kick off? Celtic take on Young Boys on TONIGHT, January 22. The match kicks off at 8pm UK time. It will be held at Celtic Park. What TV channel is Celtic vs Young Boys on and can I live stream it? Celtic vs Young Boys is live on TNT Sports 3. Coverage begins at 7pm – one hour before kick-off. To stream the game live, head to TNT Sports’ website or app. Alternatively, you can follow all the action right here via SunSport’s LIVE blog. Team news Celtic will still be without James Forrest for this game but he remains the only absentee for the hosts at Parkhead. Rodgers will have decisions to make across the pitch as he has been swapping between Liam Scales and Auston Trusty in recent weeks, as well as his midfield options. Former Celtic right-back Saidy Janko won’t feature against his old team as he has been ruled out through injury, while Miguel Chaiwa and Christian Fassnacht are both sidelined too. Marvin Keller is expected to keep his place between the sticks after replacing first previous first choice David von Ballmoos in recent weeks. Ex-Rangers striker Cedric Itten is in line to feature against his former rivals. Latest odds Celtic 3/10 Draw 9/2 Young Boys 7/1 *Latest odds correct from Sky Bet as of Wednesday, December 22. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

THE wait is almost finally over.
Celtic haven’t experienced a Champions League knockout tie since 2013 – but that could all change tonight.
The last time they made it out of the first phase was when Neil Lennon led them through the old group stage format following that famous win over Barcelona in the 2012/13 season.
Yes, it really has been that long.
But that could all change later tonight when Celtic face Young Boys in the penultimate game of their league campaign in the revamped edition of Uefa‘s flagship competition.
And despite waiting years to achieve the feat, Celtic can actually book their place with a game to spare.
Unlike previous years, the Hoops are still in European football after Christmas by default given the new extended calendar to fit in all eight games instead of the six group games previously.
But what is up for grabs this time around is a place in the play-off, where Celtic will face a team who also finished between places nine and 24 by close of play at the end of the month.
That will be a mini last 16 before the real deal gets underway next month – when the top dogs sitting from first to eight return to action.
There is a chance – albeit slim – Celtic can finish in one of the seeded spots for the play-off – between ninth and 16th.
But not only would they need to beat Young Boys, it’s likely they would also need a result against Aston Villa in the final clash.
But the priority for now is seeing off the Swiss giants – and Celtic go into tonight’s showdown as heavy favourites.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the huge clash.
What time does Celtic vs Young Boys kick off?
- Celtic take on Young Boys on TONIGHT, January 22.
- The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
- It will be held at Celtic Park.
What TV channel is Celtic vs Young Boys on and can I live stream it?
- Celtic vs Young Boys is live on TNT Sports 3.
- Coverage begins at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
- To stream the game live, head to TNT Sports’ website or app.
- Alternatively, you can follow all the action right here via SunSport’s LIVE blog.
Team news
Celtic will still be without James Forrest for this game but he remains the only absentee for the hosts at Parkhead.
Rodgers will have decisions to make across the pitch as he has been swapping between Liam Scales and Auston Trusty in recent weeks, as well as his midfield options.
Former Celtic right-back Saidy Janko won’t feature against his old team as he has been ruled out through injury, while Miguel Chaiwa and Christian Fassnacht are both sidelined too.
Marvin Keller is expected to keep his place between the sticks after replacing first previous first choice David von Ballmoos in recent weeks.
Ex-Rangers striker Cedric Itten is in line to feature against his former rivals.
Latest odds
Celtic 3/10
Draw 9/2
Young Boys 7/1
*Latest odds correct from Sky Bet as of Wednesday, December 22.
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page