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Ross Pilcher

Celtic discover Europa League play-off opponents if they beat Jablonec

AZ Alkmaar lie in wait for Celtic should they beat Jablonec and keep their European hopes alive.

The draw for the play-off round of the Europa League was made this afternoon as the path to the group stages was laid out.

And it's Dutch opposition for Ange Postecoglou's team.

Their Champions League dream was ended in Denmark by FC Midtjylland last week, but that doesn't mean European football can't continue at Celtic Park.

First of all, they'll have to come out on top against the Czechs. The first leg takes places this Thursday before the return in Glasgow a week later.

After losing their Scottish Premiership opener to Hearts, the midweek clash takes on extra significance as Postecoglou's credentials are tested yet again.

Having come up short in the two he's faced so far, a positive result will be needed if some of the pressure is to be lifted off of him and the club's board.

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