What channel is Celtic vs Young Boys? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and Champions League team news
Sealing a Champions League play-off spot is within touching distance for Celtic.
Brendan Rodgers will be working hard not to underestimate opponents Young Boys who have gone from Swiss powerhouse to powderpuff. The troubled club from Bern are used to winning titles having dethroned FC Basel's dominance. But the 17-time Swiss Super League champions are rooted to the bottom of the league phase without a single point. They have also conceded the most goals in the competition so far - five to both Barcelona and Stuttgart and six to Atalanta.
But the bog one is the fact they have failed to ever win an away game in Europe's premier competition. So the Hoops' heavy favourites tag we warranted. Despite being crowned Swiss Super League champions last season, Young Boys have endured their worst start to a domestic campaign this century and could even be dragged into a relegation battle unless their form dramatically improves.
On paper, it's the perfect tie for Celtic to clinch their spot in the play-offs ahead of next week's Battle of Britain with Aston Villa. And the green-and-white faithful will be dreaming of another emphatic scoreline, just four months after thrashing Slovan Bratislava 5-1. A sell-out crowd will pack into Parkhead for the blockbuster occasion and here, Record Sport tells you everything you need to know.
When is Celtic vs Young Boys?
Celtic welcome Swiss outfit Young Boys to Parkhead on Wednesday January 22. Kick-off is at 8pm.
Is Celtic vs Young Boys on TV?
TNT Sports retain the rights to all Champions League action in 2024/25, with this game selected for live coverage on TNT Sports 3. Coverage starts at 7pm, an hour before kickoff, and lasts all the way until 10:30pm.
Can I live stream Celtic vs Young Boys?
Yes. Fans can stream the game to their devices via the Discovery+ website or app for £30.99 per month. There is no pay-per-view option. Alternatively, Celtic TV subscribers outside the UK and Ireland can watch the match live as normal without any additional cost.
Where else can I follow Celtic vs Young Boys?
You can keep up with all the action right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! We'll be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we'll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and a whole lot more.
Ref and VAR
Norwegian ref Rohit Saggi will take control of proceedings at Celtic Park. The 32-year-old has only refereed two Champions League matches this season: Bologna vs Shakhtar Donetsk and Sturm Graz vs Girona.
He'll be assisted by fellow countrymen Morten Jensen and Anders Olav Dale, who will run the lines. Italian Marco Di Bello is on VAR duties, alongside German assist German Benjamin Brand. Kristoffer Hagenes is the fourth official.
Team news
Celtic were boosted by the returns of Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda last week and, aside from James Forrest, the Hoops have a clean bill of health. Former Rangers striker Cedric Itten is expected to lead the line for Young Boys, while defensive duo Tanguy Zoukrou and captain Loris Benito are available again after spells out injured.
