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Celtic-Marseille: Jota, the Portuguese 7 in Glasgow

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo28 August 2026 at 20:38

Celtic, a team managed by Martin O'Neill, hosts Olympique de Marseille in a group stage match of the Europa League. The game pits two historic clubs of European football against each other.

The spotlight on the Portuguese side falls on Jota, who wears the number 7 shirt for Celtic in Glasgow. The Portuguese player is described as the only Portuguese connection to the match, being the only member of the Scottish team with Portuguese roots.

Jota represents one of Celtic's main attacking weapons in this European competition. His technical quality and decision-making ability make him a key player in O'Neill's tactical scheme for this confrontation against the French side from Marseille.

The clash between Celts and the French promises to be evenly matched, with both teams fighting for important points in the Europa League league phase. Jota's presence as the Portuguese reference in the game adds an element of interest for Lusophone viewers who follow the competition.

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