Celtic fans will be locked out of Thursday's Europa League clash at Ferencvaros after Covid red tape got in the way.
There will be no Hoops supporters watching on in Budapest tomorrow evening as the Hungarian authorities were unable to certify the UK's Covid vaccine passport process in time for the meeting.
The Celts say they worked closely with Ferencvaros to try to come to a solution, but were unable to reach an agreement due to bureaucratic paperwork.
They expressed their disappointment at the situation and pointed to the pandemic as the reason for the lock out.
A Celtic statement said: "Further to discussions with Ferencvaros late last night and early this morning, regrettably we have to update that we have been informed that there will be no access for Celtic supporters for Thursday's match in Budapest.
"We have been informed by Ferencvaros that, given the timescales involved, it is not possible for them and the Hungarian authorities to meet all necessary requirements around the UK vaccine certification approval process before entry can be permitted to the stadium.
"We have been informed that a national framework for UK vaccine certification approval in Hungary is required and that this cannot be fulfilled in time for access to be arranged for the match.
"Celtic has worked closely with Ferencvaros to try and establish a positive solution for our fans, but unfortunately this has not been possible in the time available prior to the match.
"This is unfortunately a consequence of the pandemic. Both clubs have done everything they can to try to find an alternative outcome and, of course, we understand how frustrating this will be for our fans. We would like to thank Ferencvaros for all their efforts in trying to accommodate Celtic supporters."
The Hoops won the last meeting 2-0 thanks to goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and David Turnbull.
Same again would do just nicely for Ange Postecoglou's men as they look to progress from Group G.
