Glasgow became a meeting point for Celta supporters on Thursday night, as celtistas arrived throughout the afternoon and filled pubs across the city ahead of the match between Celtic and Celta. The gathering was a clear sign of how far the club's support has traveled, with fans coming from different parts of Spain and Europe to be part of the occasion.
From 19:00, one of the main centers of that atmosphere was Waxy O'Connor, where the arrivals helped turn the night into a celebration of celtismo. Between 19:00 and 22:15, hundreds of supporters were part of the scene, adding to a sense that this was more than just a pre-match get-together. For many of them, it was a moment tied to a special journey and a night they believed could become memorable.
A 1-2 prediction before kickoff
The clearest footballing detail from the evening was the prediction some supporters made for the match itself. On the night before Celtic and Celta met, a few fans forecast a 1-2 away win for Celta, with goals from Jutglà and Iago Aspas. It was a specific and confident call, and it fit the mood of anticipation that surrounded the fan gathering in Glasgow.
The prediction also placed Iago Aspas at the center of the discussion, with supporters naming him as one of the players they expected to score. That kind of confidence reflects the belief many traveling fans had in the team as they looked ahead to the match.
More than a result
Beyond the prediction, the trip itself showed the strength of Celta's following. The presence of 3,000 aficionados in Glasgow was presented as a sign of the rise of celtismo, with the support traveling far beyond Vigo and Spain for a European night. The atmosphere in the city was described as part of a day for the history books, regardless of how the result would eventually turn out.
For Celta supporters, the night in Glasgow was about more than a forecast. It was about making themselves heard, gathering together, and turning the eve of Celtic and Celta into a public display of identity and belief.
