GARY CALDWELL insists it is simply “too easy” to blame bad luck for Celtic’s European exit after defeat against Aalborg on Tuesday night left them still looking for a first away win in the group stages of the Champions League after 18 attempts.

Celtic were left stunned after the 2-1 Champions League defeat at Aalborg which last night sent them crashing out of Europe.

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Celtic manager Gordon Strachan ended days of speculation when he named his side for the Champions League Group E opener against Aalborg at Parkhead.