# O’Neill Praises ‘Exceptional’ Durán as Celtic Close In on Champions League Spot

Celtic moved closer to Champions League qualification after a strong performance, with manager or pundit O’Neill singling out player Durán for special praise, calling him “really exceptional.” The result boosts Celtic’s hopes of securing a top European competition place this season.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/19/celtic-lask-champions-league-playoff-match-report) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:24:52 GMT