Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts are all in strong positions in European competition, with each club making notable progress this season.
**Celtic** secured a major victory in the Champions League, defeating RB Leipzig 3-1 at home. This result puts them in 15th place with 7 points after 4 matches, tied with Manchester City and ahead of Real Madrid. With remaining fixtures against Club Brugge, Young Boys, Dinamo Zagreb, and Aston Villa, Celtic are well-placed to reach the knockout stages. A win in one of their upcoming matches could be enough to guarantee progression. The team’s impressive performances have helped boost Scotland’s UEFA coefficient, with Celtic contributing 0.4 points this week.
**Rangers** are in a similarly strong position in the Europa League, sitting 10th in their group with 7 points. Their upcoming fixtures are tough, with matches against Nice, Manchester United, and Tottenham. However, a win or a couple of draws in their final matches could see them progress to the knockout rounds. Rangers earned €150,000 from their draw against Olympiacos, adding to their €12 million total earnings in the competition.
**Hearts** suffered a 2-0 loss to Heidenheim in the Conference League, but with 6 points from their first three games, they remain in contention for qualification. Their remaining matches against Cercle Brugge, Copenhagen, and Petrocub will be crucial, and a point from these games could see them through to the knockout stages. Hearts’ prize money stands at around €5.5 million.
In terms of UEFA coefficient, Scotland has moved up from 16th to 13th, thanks to contributions from Celtic and Rangers, improving their chances of retaining two Champions League spots and guaranteed group-stage football for next season’s Scottish Cup winners.
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