Celtic FC secured a vital 1-0 away victory against VfB Stuttgart in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout tie on February 27, 2026. The Scottish champions produced a disciplined away performance to take a narrow but precious lead back to Glasgow. The only goal of the game came in the second half, with Celtic absorbing Stuttgart's pressure before hitting on a swift counter-attack. The German side dominated possession for large spells but found it difficult to break down a resolute Celtic defense, with the visitors' goalkeeper making several key saves. The result gives Celtic a crucial advantage and an away clean sheet ahead of the return leg at Celtic Park.