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Celtic’s Seeding Status in Champions League Playoffs Hangs in the Balance
Celtic’s seeding status in the Champions League playoffs is uncertain, with the club’s position in Uefa’s coefficient table hanging precariously between various clubs. The Hoops are currently sandwiched between several clubs, and their seeding status will depend on the outcome of various domestic leagues.

Coefficient Table
According to Uefa’s coefficient table, Celtic has a ranking of 38.000, which puts them behind several other clubs, including Dinamo Zagreb (56.000), FC Copenhagen (44.875), and Ferencváros (39.000). These clubs are currently on course to be crowned title winners in their respective leagues, which would see them occupy the seeded section of the Champions League playoffs.

Potential Upsets
However, Celtic’s fate is not entirely out of their hands. If there is a title upset in Croatia, Denmark, or Hungary, Celtic could potentially secure a seeded spot in the playoffs. For example, if HNK Rijeka were to pip Dinamo Zagreb to the title in Croatia, Celtic’s seeding status would be boosted.

Champions League Playoffs
The Champions League playoffs will feature a total of ten teams, with Celtic potentially facing a tough opponent if they are unseeded. The playoffs will consist of two-legged ties, with the winners advancing to the league phase of the Champions League.

Potential Opponents
If Celtic are unseeded, they could face any of the teams ranked above them in the coefficient table. This could include teams like Dinamo Zagreb, FC Copenhagen, or Ferencváros, all of whom have a strong reputation in European competition.

Conclusion
Celtic’s seeding status in the Champions League playoffs is uncertain, and the club’s fate will depend on the outcome of various domestic leagues. While the Hoops are currently sandwiched between several clubs in Uefa’s coefficient table, they still have a chance to secure a seeded spot if there are title upsets in other leagues. The Champions League playoffs will be a crucial stage for Celtic, and the club will need to be at their best to overcome the challenges ahead.