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Gabriel McKay

Celtic fans face Bayer Leverkusen ticket scramble as tiny allocation revealed for Europa League showdown despite low home crowds

Celtic fans face missing out on Bayer Leverkusen tickets before they've even gone on general sale after they were handed an allocation of just 1,500.

Ange Postecoglou's side visit the BayArena in their penultimate Europa League group match on November 25 as they look to keep their hopes of progression alive.

The Hoops are guaranteed at least a place in the Conference League but will still be aiming to catch Real Betis, who they play in the final match, in second.

Tickets are set to be like gold dust for travelling Celtic fans though, with Leverkusen's stadium holding just 30,000 fans.

Despite the hosts having poor attendances in Europe, according to Celtic's supporters' liaison office only around 1,500 have been allocated to away fans and it appears they could sell out before any general sale.

(Daily Record)

The first round of tickets went to season tickets holders who have attended four or more of the last 16 European away matches.

After that the briefs have been offered to those who have made it to three, but Celtic have announced "we do not have enough tickets for all season ticket holders who meet this criteria".

The deadline for those successful in the ballot to buy their tickets is November 12, with further sales to take place if any are left.

Given how few of the briefs are available though it seems there is little prospect of the tickets going on general sale.

Being given just 1,500 tickets is sure to be frustrating for Celtic fans, with the BayArena only half full for the Real Betis game and just 11,000 turning up to see their team face Ferencvaros.

(Bundesliga Collection via Getty)
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