Celtic Closes In On European Record With 55th League Title
Celtic’s 55th league title triumph puts them within touching distance of Linfield’s European record of 57 domestic top-flight titles. The Hoops’ victory over Dundee United secured their place as Scottish Premiership champions, and they are now gunning to surpass Linfield’s total.
A Historic Achievement
If Celtic can add two more league titles to their collection, they will not only surpass Linfield but also hold the most top-flight titles out of Europe’s top 40 leagues. This achievement would be a testament to the club’s enduring success and dominance in Scottish football.
Potential Champions League Encounter
As Celtic prepares for next season’s Champions League campaign, they may potentially face Linfield in the qualifying rounds. Given their coefficient, Linfield will enter at an earlier qualifying round, and if the two teams meet, it would be a rematch since their 2017 encounter, which Celtic won 6-0 on aggregate.
Conclusion
Celtic’s 55th league title is a remarkable achievement, and their pursuit of the European record will be closely watched. With their sights set on surpassing Linfield, the Hoops will be looking to continue their dominance in Scottish football and make a strong impression in European competition.