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As the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds approach, Celtic has secured a seeded position in the play-off draw, with several potential opponents now emerging for the crucial two-legged ties.

Heart of Midlothian face a demanding path to the new-look Champions League, starting with a second-round qualifier away to Sturm Graz in July. The tie follows last season’s final-day title setback and comes amid major changes on and off the pitch.