Aston Villa will face Celtic at Villa Park in the Champions League, but the Scottish club may be barred from bringing their away supporters due to recent disciplinary issues. UEFA fined Celtic €20,000 for an incident during their away match against Borussia Dortmund on October 1, where some fans set off pyrotechnics in the stands. This is not the first time Celtic has been punished for such behavior, with UEFA warning that if fireworks are used again within the next two years, the club will be prevented from selling tickets to away supporters for one match.
Celtic’s management expressed disappointment over the actions of a small group of individuals, emphasizing that the club has been clear for years about the risks associated with pyrotechnics, both for supporter safety and compliance with regulations. The club’s statement underscored the potential negative impact on the team and supporters if these actions continue, as Celtic has important upcoming away fixtures before their scheduled match against Villa on January 29, 2025.
If further incidents occur, the club’s fans could face restrictions on attending away games, which would affect their ability to support Celtic during the highly anticipated Champions League clash with Villa .
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