CELTIC are assured of Champions League progression no matter what happens against Aston Villa. But there’s still PLENTY to play for as the Hoops gear up for their final league phase clash.

Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in the next round of the UEFA Champions League.

Wednesday night represents the culmination of UEFA's grand plan to reshape the Champions League as 36 teams all kick-off at once on the final day of the league phase.

A pair of teams that have already secured advancement into the Champions League knockout stages meet on Wednesday as Aston Villa host Celtic on the

Aston Villa and Celtic will meet for the very first time; the Villans’ only previous European fixture against a fellow British club came in 2023-24 UEFA Conference League qualifying, winning 8-0 on aggregate against Hibernian.

Celtic have recorded back-to-back clean sheets on the road in Europe and a third shutout at Villa Park would be a real confidence booster heading into the playoffs. But Celts face a team gunning for last 16 qualification and Unai Emery’s motivated troops will likely be too hot to handle.

How to watch Aston Villa v Celtic in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, live on TNT Sports and discovery+, as the new league phase draws to a close

With 18 games kicking off at the same time on Wednesday, The Athletic writers explain which one they are most looking forward to - and why

Watkins has enjoyed another standout season for the Villans, but he has yet to open his account in the Champions League. The England international has started six of Villa’s seven UCL matches and mustered 10 attempts at goal, only to fall short of finding the back of the net.

The first season of the league phase has been a rousing success with almost every Matchday 8 with something at stake

The inaugural Champions League league phase is set for an exciting final day with 25 of the 36 teams still awaiting their fate.