Celtic advanced to the UEFA Champions League group stage for the first time in three years after a 2-0 loss at Israel’s Hapoel Beer Sheva — thanks to its 5-2 first leg last week in Glasgow, givingCeltic a 5-4 win on aggregate.
Reaching the group stage promises the Scottish club nearly $40 million. The guaranteed income will give new Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers furtheropportunities to expand his squad before the transfer window closes next week.