PSG’s Celtic friendship in full view at Villa Park

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·18 avril 2025

PSG’s Celtic friendship in full view at Villa Park

There was plenty of Celtic colours on show in the Europa League quarter-final tie in Bilbao last night at Athletic Club booked their place in the semi-finals at the expense of theRangers. And earlier in the week Celtic colours were also seen in the away section at Villa Park on Tuesday night as PSG advanced to the Champions League semi-finals…

Celtic colours on show in Bilbao last night. Photo social media.

Celtic colours seen in the away section at Villa Park

And earlier in the week Celtic colours were also seen in the away section at Villa Park on Tuesday night as PSG advanced to the Champions League semi-finals.

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Despite losing to Aston Villa on the night, the Ligue 1 side progressed to the last four of Europe’s elite club competition with a dramatic 5-4 aggregate win.

Scotland international and former Celtic transfer target John McGinn found the net for Villa, but despite his effort, Unai Emery’s side were eliminated in the quarter-finals.

PSG fans with Celtic colours at Villa Park. Photo Celtic Curio

In January, Villa Park was adorned in green and white when Celtic made their visit during the Champions League group phase. Despite Brendan Rodgers’ side scoring twice on the night, Villa went onto win 4-2 on the night meaning the Scottish champions faced Bayern Munich in the knockout stages.

Celtic fans celebrate with an Irish flag during the UEFA Champions League match between Aston Villa and Celtic at Villa Park on January 29, 2025. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

An explanation in one word from a PSG supporter – ‘Friendship’

In a surprising spot, sharp-eyed fans spotted some PSG supporters wearing Hoops colours in Birmingham for the European encounter on Tuesday night. A fan was seen waving a Celtic scarf, which displayed the message: ‘Celtic Ultras.’ Asked why on social media a PSG supporter explained using just one word: FRIENDSHIP.

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Another fan was captured entering the stadium sporting a balaclava with Celtic-themed designs. PSG ultras and ‘Bhoys Celtic’ have built up a friendship over the last few years which has seen supporters of the French side visit Celtic Park and vice versa.

The Parisians have been a breath of fresh air in the Champions League this season and alongside La Liga table toppers Barcelona are the favourites to win the competition. PSG boss Luis Enrique has previously hailed the Scottish champions as a ‘special club.’

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PSG fans with Celtic colours at Villa Park. Photo Celtic Curio

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Speaking back in 2016 prior to Celtic’s Champions League outing with Barcelona, the Spaniard said: “It will be special because they are a great club with a spectacular atmosphere and we must enjoy it to the fullest and give the best possible account of ourselves.”

In order to reach the final in Munich though at the start of June, Enrique’s men will have to defeat Kieran Tierney’s Arsenal over two legs. The winners will then face Inter or Barcelona.

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