Celtic target group stages after Champions League qualifier win

Israel international Bitton said that he was worried when Stjarnan opened the scoring before admitted his goal “was a bonus” as the Hoops eventually went through with ease.

Nir Bitton is hopeful Celtic will continue to progress after surviving a scare against part-time Icelandic side Stjarnan before advancing into the Champions League third qualifying round.

The Hoops travelled to the tiny Samsungvollur stadium with a 2-0 advantage from last week’s first leg in Glasgow but found themselves under some unexpected pressure after only six minutes when Olafur Karl Finsen shot the home side into a shock lead.