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Striker Adam Idah in congratulated by Celtic team-mates after his role in the late Young Boys own goal that sealed a 1-0 Champions League victory for the Scottish club

Idah instrumental as Celtic guarantee play-off spot

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah played a crucial role as Celtic qualified for the play-off phase of the Champions League after a late own goal earned a deserved 1-0 win over Young Boys.

Soccer • 22 Jan

Champions League: Celtic 1-0 Young Boys recap

Celtic secured their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Young Boys, but they had to suffer before they got there. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 22 Jan

Republic of Ireland internationals Adam Idah and Liam Scales both scored earlier in the 'League Phase' campaign

Rodgers heralds history ahead of pivotal European clash

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers wants his players and the fans to feel the history as they chase a win that will likely send them into the Champions League knockout phase.

Soccer • 21 Jan

Kim Min-jae celebrates his goal with centre-back partner Dayot Upamecano

Champions League wrap: Bayern battle past ten-man PSG

Bayern Munich battled past 10-man Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Champions League thanks to Kim Min-jae's winner to improve their chances of automatic qualification and leave the visitors in trouble after a third loss in the competition.

Soccer • 26 Nov 24

Jacob Ramsey celebrates after scoring ASton Villa's second goal against Young Boys

Villa trounce Young Boys to begin CL campaign in style

Aston Villa paid the perfect tribute to former striker Gary Shaw as they enjoyed a dream Champions League debut with a 3-0 win at Young Boys.

Soccer • 18 Sep 24

John Stones has been battling injury this season

Guardiola confirms Stones injury after European win

Manchester City defender John Stones is facing a lay-off after suffering an injury in the holders' Champions League stroll against Young Boys on Tuesday.

Soccer • 08 Nov 23

Manchester City players celebrate Erling Haaland's second goal on the night

Haaland strikes twice as City outclass Young Boys

Erling Haaland shrugged off injury to score twice as holders Manchester City reached the Champions League last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Young Boys

Soccer • 07 Nov 23

Erling Haaland celebrates scoring City's third goal on the night

Haaland brace steers City to hard-fought win in Bern

Erling Haaland struck twice as holders Manchester City moved a step closer to the Champions League knockout stages with a hard-fought 3-1 win at Young Boys.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

Mason Greenwood celebrates his goal against Young Boys

Greenwood magic lights up drab draw with Young Boys

Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood scored an acrobatic stunner that lit up an otherwise drab Champions League draw with Young Boys.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

Luke Shaw and Manchester United lost the reverse fixture

United clash with Young Boys may be moved

Manchester United's Champions League match against Young Boys next week may have to be switched to a neutral venue.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Referee Francois Letexier sends off the United right-back in Switzerland

Wan-Bissaka has Champions League ban extended

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has had the ban for his red card against Young Boys in the Champions League extended to two matches by a UEFA disciplinary panel.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

Solskjaer lamented United's poor concentration in the wake of the defeat

Solskjaer highlights discipline after United's loss

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stressed the need for improved discipline and focus after 10-man Manchester United's mistakes led to a shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

David de Gea of Manchester United looks on dejectedly

Lingard howler gifts Young Boys victory

Manchester United's Champions League campaign got off to a nightmare start as Jordan Siebatcheu's stoppage-time strike earned Young Boys a famous 2-1 victory against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 10 men in Switzerland.

Soccer • 14 Sep 21

Luke Shaw of Manchester United is challenged by Christopher Martins Pereira and Christian Fassnacht of Young Boys

Champions League recap: Man United slump to defeat

Manchester United opened their Champions League campaign away to Switzerland's Young Boys and a red card coupled with an injury-time gaffe from Jesse Lingard saw them lose 2-1. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 14 Sep 21

A view of the BSC Young Boys card during the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 second qualifying round draw

Updated Rovers will face Young Boys if they beat Slovan

Shamrock Rovers will take on Swiss champions Young Boys if they beat Slovan Bratislava in their Champions League first qualifying round tie, while Bohemians, Sligo Rovers and Dundalk have discovered their Europa Conference League fate should they advance to the second qualifying round.

Champions League • 16 Jun 21

Rangers hold on to book last-32 spot in Europa League

Alfredo Morelos shook off his Hampden nightmare as his strike helped Rangers to a 1-1 draw with Young Boys that sealed their place in the Europa League last 32.

Soccer • 12 Dec 19

Red Star fans bring a tank to their stadium

Red Star Belgrade fans stirred controversy after parking an army tank outside their stadium ahead of their Champions League play-off second leg against Swiss side Young Boys.

Soccer • 27 Aug 19

Dinamo Zagreb have one foot in the group stage of the Champions League

Dinamo Zagreb on track for Champions League return

Dinamo Zagreb are right on track to make a first return to the Champions League group stage since 2016-17 following their 2-0 first-leg play-off win over Rosenborg.

Soccer • 21 Aug 19

United labour but late Fellaini strike enough

Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini struck a late controversial winner to bring relief to Old Trafford after a laboured 1-0 win over Young Boys edged them into the last 16 of the Champions League.

Soccer • 27 Nov 18

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling leaps above Kevin Mbabu of Young Boys at Old Trafford

Recap: Manchester United v Young Boys

Find out how all of the action unfolded at Old Trafford on the second last round of games in Group H.

Soccer • 27 Nov 18

Young Boys edged out Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 on the night

Champions League: Young Boys, AEK and Ajax progress

Former European Cup winners Ajax Amsterdam eased into the Champions League group stage after a 0-0 draw at Dynamo Kyiv in an eventful second leg of their playoff gave the Dutch side a 3-1 aggregate win over the Ukrainians.

Soccer • 29 Aug 18

Ajax and Athens win in Champions League

Ajax beat Dynamo Kiev 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off.

Soccer • 22 Aug 18

Lukaku fires Everton through in Europe

Everton are through to the last 16 of the Europa League, with a 3-1 defeat of Young Boys at Goodison Park completing a 7-2 aggregate victory.

Soccer • 26 Feb 15

Swiss stroll for Everton as Lukaku hits hat-trick

Everton look assured of a place in the last 16 of the Europa League after a fine performance against Young Boys in Berne saw Romelu Lukaku notch a hat-trick in their 4-1 first-leg victory.

Soccer • 19 Feb 15

Jonjo Shelvey scored twice after being introduced in the second half

Liverpool's fledglings overcome Young Boys

Liverpool escaped with their 41-year unbeaten record against Swiss teams intact but a sloppy defensive performance almost cost them in a 5-3 Europa League Group A win against Young Boys.

Soccer • 20 Sep 12

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