Stefan Borson reveals why Celtic and Rangers are facing ‘Disaster’ after crushing blow

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(Credit: Imago) Stefan Borson: Celtic and Rangers are facing ‘disaster’ after crushing blow, this is why Tue 10 March 2026 15:50, UK Celtic, Rangers and Hearts are facing a “disaster” after Scotland has lost its second Champions League spot. That defeat meant Scotland has now lost its second Champions League place after next season, having slipped out of the top 15 in Uefa’s coefficient ranking.

VISIT THE CELTIC FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How Champions League blow will impact Scottish clubsScotland’s allocation for Europe has now been reduced from five teams to four, while they will each enter qualifying in earlier rounds. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson discussed the impact of Scotland losing its second Champions League place.

Credit: Imago“I don’t see how, from that position, you get yourself back up the table to get more places because what’s going to have happened is that they’re going to be in a position where they’re in the lower competition.” Hearts currently lead Celtic by five points at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, while Rangers are a point further back in third place. It’s going to be a real problem for Scottish football going forward.” Celtic earned around £40million in prize money from the Champions League last season, having reached the knock-out round play-offs before suffering defeat against Bayern Munich.