25 May 1967
Celtic 2-1 Inter Milan — European Cup final 1967 (Lisbon)
The Lisbon Lions became the first British team to win the European Cup — Tommy Gemmell and Stevie Chalmers scoring against Helenio Herrera's defensive Inter.
Celtic Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · Celtic Park, Glasgow
Matches that defined Celtic. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
7 November 2012
Celtic 2-1 Barcelona — Champions League group stage 2012
Victor Wanyama's header and Tony Watt's clincher gave Celtic one of their greatest European nights of the modern era on the club's 125th birthday.
29 April 2017
Celtic 5-1 Rangers — Old Firm derby 2017 (invincible season)
Brendan Rodgers's first Celtic side went the entire 2016-17 domestic season unbeaten — only the third 'Invincible' campaign in the British Isles since 1888.
Frequently asked questions
When was Celtic Football Club founded?
Celtic were founded on 6 November 1887 by Brother Walfrid, a Marist Brother, in the east end of Glasgow. The club was set up to raise funds to alleviate poverty in the city's largely Irish Catholic immigrant community.
Who is Celtic's current manager?
Brendan Rodgers returned for a second spell as Celtic manager in the summer of 2023. Under Rodgers, Celtic completed a domestic treble in 2023-24 and won the Scottish Premiership again in 2024-25.
What is Celtic's home stadium and what is its capacity?
Celtic play at Celtic Park in the Parkhead district of east Glasgow, known locally as 'Paradise'. It holds 60,411 spectators, making it the largest football ground in Scotland.
Who are Celtic's biggest rivals?
Celtic's defining fixture is the Old Firm derby against Rangers — one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in world football. Celtic also share a regional rivalry with Aberdeen.
How many league titles have Celtic won?
Celtic have won 55 Scottish league titles, including the 2024-25 Premiership. In 1967 they became the first British club to win the European Cup, beating Inter Milan 2-1 in Lisbon with a squad composed entirely of players born within 30 miles of Celtic Park.