Where Celtic ranks vs Rangers as one of the strongest clubs in Europe outside UEFA’s top five leagues

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Celtic are without doubt one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

With a worldwide fanbase, huge commercial revenues and competing with the big boys in the Champions League, Celtic are firmly established as one of Europe’s best and well-run clubs.

Brendan Rodgers has helped to make Celtic Park feared again in the Champions League after the Bhoys defeated the likes of RB Leipzig, Slovan Bratislava and Young Boys in European football’s premier competition.

And whilst many recognise that Celtic simply cannot compete with the riches that are available in Europe’s top five leagues, a new study has ranked the Parkhead club as one of the continent’s strongest clubs outside of those in England, Italy, Spain, France and Germany.

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Where Celtic compare vs Rangers as one of Europe’s strongest clubs

From information obtained from the Football Club Elo Ratings website, X account Football Rankings has ascertained where Celtic ranks compared to Rangers as one of the strongest clubs outside UEFA’s top five leagues.

• 1st: Sporting Lisbon
• 2nd: PSV
• 3rd: Benfica
• 4th: Feyenoord
• 5th: Club Brugge
• 6th: Porto
• 7th: Galatasaray
• 8th: Ajax
• 9th: Fenerbache
• 10th: Celtic

Rangers come in 17th place under Europa League opponents Union Saint-Gilloise and Celtic winger Luis Palma’s new club, Olympiacos.

Celtic’s impressive Champions League campaign and the riches that come with it

Celtic’s results in the Champions League have been very impressive this season under Brendan Rodgers. As well as restoring European credibility, the Celtic manager has helped swell the Parkhead coffers.

• Celtic recorded three wins, three draws and two defeats in the Champions League
• The Bhoys beat RB Leipzig, Slovan Bratislava and Young Boys
• Celtic drew with Atalanta (the current Europa League holders)
• Man City finished below the Hoops in the final Champions League standings
• Celtic earned £38.59m from the Champions League group stage
• The Parkhead club is predicted to record revenues of £150m this season due to Champions League participation