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Bernardo Starts as Celtic Face Stuttgart

Paulo Bernardo starts in midfield as Celtic host Stuttgart in a crucial UEFA Europa League playoff, with manager Martin O'Neill marking his 1000th game in charge.

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has made Paulo Bernardo his preferred choice in midfield for tonight's Europa League clash against Stuttgart, with the Portuguese player starting ahead of Reo Hatate. Kasper Schmeichel returns in goal for the Scottish champions, who are aiming to secure a place in the Last 16 of the competition.

The defensive line features Julian Araujo, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney, while Tomas Cvancara leads the attack with Seb Tounekti and Daizen Maeda providing width. Oxlade-Chamberlain is not registered for the tie, with Engels sidelined through injury.