Celtic beat Utrecht 4-2 at Parkhead to earn a place in February's Europa League play-offs.

Michael van Gerwen made a shock early exit from the Winmau World Masters, as Gian van Veen and Gerwyn Price were among the players to make winning starts in Milton Keynes.

Your guide to the teams that made the top eight, the 16 clubs in the play-offs and the sides who have been eliminated from the Europa League.

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen is knocked out by Damon Heta on the opening night of the World Masters in Milton Keynes.

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Aston Villa match-winner Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba is described as "shy and nervous" by Morgan Rogers - but the teenager announced himself on the European stage.

The former Republic of Ireland international, now Ferencvaros boss, could come up against Celtic in the Europa League play-offs.

The English team clinched a place in the top two with victory having trailed RB Salzburg 2-0 on Thursday night.

Nico O’Reilly gives Manchester City options, Sunderland miss Granit Xhaka’s grit and West Ham find a wayJust when Brighton supporters were hoping their side was building some momentum after a run of five games undefeated in all competitions, Saturday’s stoppage-time loss to Fulham arrived. Fabian Hürzeler’s side led at half-time, but their collapse …

Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Celtic's paths through the Europa League knock-out stage has become clearer after the league phase of the competition drew to a conclusion.

Lottie Woad is part of a chasing pack at one shot off the lead following the first round of the season-opening Tournament of Champions.

Substitute Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba scored a late winner as Aston Villa came from two goals down to beat RB Salzburg 3-2 and finish in the Europa League top two, but the victory was marred by an injury to Ollie Watkins.

US gymnast Jordan Chiles may win back a bronze medal that was stripped from her in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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England's Lottie Woad is one shot behind leader Nasa Hataoka after the first round of the Tournament of Champions in Florida.

Celtic 4-2 Utrecht: Martin O’Neill’s side raced into a 3-0 lead on a night where they needed a result, having been placed precariously in the league phase table

Porto 3-1 Rangers: Danny Rohl’s side knew their fate before kick-off but nevertheless failed to end their European campaign on a high

Celtic are fighting on three fronts as the Scottish champions edge towards the business end of the 2025/26 season

The hosts came flying out of the blocks against FC Utrecht.

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TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: The on-loan Liverpool player completed 90 minutes as Villa fought back to beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-2.

It was a vital match for the Scottish champions, who have had a disastrous season that has seen both Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy depart, with Martin O'Neill currently in caretaker charge again.

Celtic came out as 4-2 winners in the final Europa League group stage game to book their place in the knockout play-off stage.