Celtic starting XI for UCL play-off tie against FC Kairat

Celtic are in action tonight (Tuesday) in Kazakhstan, looking for the victory that will book their place in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. The tie against FC Kairat is finely balance following a goal-less draw at Celtic Park last week, and Brendan Rodgers’ side are looking for the win which will see them progress in the competition. There are a number of changes from the team which beat Livingston at the weekend, with Callum McGregor captaining the side and Daizen Maeda leading the front line. Kick-off in Kazakhstan is 5.45pm (Celtic Park time) and you can follow the build-up and all the action on the club website’s Match Centre MATCH CENTRE Celtic: Schmeichel, Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Hatate, Nygren, Forrest, Maeda, Yang.Subs: Sinisalo, Doohan, Simpson-Pusey, Idah, McCowan, Yamada, Osmand, Kenny, Engels, Bernardo, Murray, DonovanUpcoming FixturesKairat Vs. Celtic – Sun, Aug 8th 2025, 11:00