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Thursday 23rd October 2014

Celtic back in Europa action

Celtic entertain Romanian side Astra in their latest Europa League Group D fixture this evening.

Celtic entertain Romanian side Astra in their latest Europa League Group D fixture this evening.

Ronny Deila's men began their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Salzburg in Austria then beat Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 at Parkhead with an early Kris Commons goal.

Tonight's game, which is live on BT Sport with an 8.05pm kick-off, is the first part of a double header and Celtic travel to Romania on matchday four on Thursday November 6.

Astra are yet to pick up a point, losing 5-1 in Croatia before going down 2-1 at home to Salzburg, while the Scottish champions go into the tie on the back of a 5-0 victory at Ross County.

Deila told the club website: “It’s an important match. If we can win it can put us in a good position. If we can win the two games against them then it’s fantastic but they are a very good team.

“The Europa League is a high level and they haven’t started as well as they wanted but we know what Astra are capable of doing.”