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Celtic conquerors Cluj bow out with meek display

Ciprian Deac of CFR Cluj celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League, third qualifying round, second leg match bet...
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Celtic’s conquerors Cluj are out of the Champions League.

Ciprian Deac of CFR Cluj celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League, third qualifying round, second leg match between Celtic and CFR Cluj at Celtic Park...

It was just a couple of week ago that Celtic were stunned by Romanian side Cluj.

Dan Petrescu’s side took advantage of a disastrous defensive display by Celtic to score four on the night and go through 5-4 on aggregate.

For Cluj, that was as good as it got.

They are now out of the Champions League themselves, after a timid defeat in the final qualifying round.

Last night Cluj entered the second leg of their tie 1-0 down from the home fixture.

They needed another away day miracle to see off Slavia Prague.

The Czech side were not so generous defensively as Celtic were.

CFR Cluj manager Dan Petrescu celebrates at full time during the UEFA Champions League, third qualifying round, second leg match between Celtic and CFR Cluj at Celtic Park on August 13,...

Prague won the second leg 1-0 thanks to a goal from Jan Boril.

Cluj now drop down into the Europa League group stages. Their win over Celtic was all for nothing.

Celtic play AIK tonight, hoping to build on their lead from the first leg.

Depending on how the draw shakes out, another date with Cluj could yet be on the horizon.

James Forrest of Celtic FC in action against Luis Aurelio of CFR Cluj   during the UEFA Champions League 2019