Celje
UEFA Champions LeagueSeason Statistics
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Team Overview
Celje's participation in the UEFA Champions League represents a notable achievement for a club competing against Europe's traditionally larger footballing nations. Through five matches in the competition, the Slovenian side has posted a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss, a return that reflects genuine competitiveness at this level. Under manager Vitor Campelos, the team has shown it can hold its own against more established continental opposition.
The current campaign has been encouraging on balance. Celje has scored 10 goals while conceding 8, giving the side a positive goal difference of plus two across its five outings, an indication that the team is not simply sitting back defensively but is willing to contribute attacking output as well. The form sequence of draw, win, loss, win, draw points to a side capable of both resilience and moments of real quality, without settling into a consistent losing pattern. Notably, Celje has failed to score in none of its five matches, underlining an attacking unit that has found the net regularly regardless of opponent.
A closer look at the home and away splits reveals an interesting split in performance. At home, Celje has won both of its matches, suggesting the side draws real strength from its own ground and is difficult to beat there. On the road, the record is more mixed, with two draws and one loss from three away matches, without a win. This gap between home fortitude and away application is one of the clearer statistical stories of Celje's campaign so far, and it offers a useful lens for understanding the team's overall European experience: a club performing above expectations domestically within this competition's context, buoyed significantly by strong performances on home soil.
Squad (30 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (12)
Midfielders (8)
Attackers (6)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | |
FW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 2 | 23 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 2 | 37 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 34 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 75 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 56 | |
| 11 | |
DF | 5 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 2 | 43 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 5 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 41 | |
| 17 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 6 | |
| 13 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 3 | 49 | |
| 6 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 74 | |
| 33 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 27 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | |
| 20 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | |
| 94 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 9 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 77 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 13 | |
| 25 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (51)
Departures (51)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Celje face a notable set of absences with four players sidelined, none of whom are listed as doubtful, giving a clear picture of squad availability. L. Bejger is out with a shin injury and J. Pisek with a knee problem, representing the most specific and likely longer-term issues among the group, while P. Daniel and P. Sirvys are also confirmed absent, though the nature of their injuries is not further detailed. Without specific positional data provided for these four players, it is difficult to pinpoint whether one area of the pitch, such as defense or midfield, is disproportionately weakened, but losing four squad members simultaneously inevitably tests the depth of any roster.
The overall impact will depend heavily on how central these four were to the regular starting setup, information not detailed here, but any club losing four contributors at once faces increased pressure on those stepping into vacated roles. Squad depth becomes the key variable: teams with strong reserves can absorb such losses with minimal disruption, while thinner squads may see a drop in consistency or cohesion. With no further specifics available on Celje's remaining options, the clearest takeaway is that four fewer players are available for selection, and the coaching staff will need to manage rotation and role adjustments accordingly.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Celje's recent run of five matches shows a team that has largely found its footing after an early setback, producing three wins, one draw, and one loss across the sample. The sequence began with a 2-1 defeat to Ararat-Armenia away from home, but Celje responded well, winning three of their next four outings, including a 2-0 victory over Ararat-Armenia in the reverse fixture and a narrow 1-0 win against Olimpija Ljubljana. That pattern suggests a side capable of bouncing back from disappointment and adjusting effectively between fixtures against the same opponent.
Offensively, Celje have been productive, scoring 8 goals across the five matches, highlighted by a 3-1 away win over Nafta. However, defensive consistency has been more mixed, with 4 goals conceded, including defeats and draws where they failed to keep things tight, such as the 1-1 draw with Slovan Bratislava away and the loss to Ararat-Armenia. The home victories over Ararat-Armenia and Olimpija Ljubljana point to strength on home soil, while away form has been more uneven, with a win, a draw, and a loss all coming on the road. Overall, the form reflects a team blending attacking output with occasional defensive lapses.
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