"Split loyalties" have been reported on a 14-seater minibus carrying Aston Villa captain John McGinn's family and friends down to Birmingham, where his team plays Celtic later. It's well known that proud Scot McGinn is a Celtic fan, and his brother Stephen said there were a few "poker faces" on the way down to the Midlands.

Both Celtic and Villa can still still secure an automatic qualification spot, but results would have to fall favourably elsewhere for either to progress should they win.

Celtic could secure a top eight finish in the Champions League table this evening as they visit Aston Villa for their final League Path fixture.

A packed to the rafters Villa Park will provide a perfect backdrop with Brendan Rodgers' men looking for a miracle to make it into the last 16 automatically

Match report as Aston Villa beat Celtic to secure a top-eight place in Champions League; Morgan Rogers scored twice in opening five minutes; Adam Idah pulled visitors level with double; Ollie Watkins restored Villa lead before missing penalty;

Adam Idah says he is relishing the challenge of becoming Celtic's first-choice striker, and believes more goals will follow after his two impressive strikes against Aston Villa in the Champions League.

Prince William uses a "different name" as he shocks fans with his "vast knowledge", it has been claimed, as Villa continue to impress domestically and in Europe.

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Adam Idah blasted a Champions League double but Aston Villa’s Premier League class saw Celtic fall short in a thrilled at Villa Park. Brendan Rodgers men had nothing to lose with their spot in the knockout stages already in the bank with a game to spare.

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Celtic's enthralling defeat at Aston Villa was a near-perfect illustration of the club's gripping, and ultimately successful, Champions League campaign.