Watch Celtic Vs Young Boys highlights as the Scottish side secured a narrow win to earn qualification to the Champions League knockout rounds.
Loris Benito’s late own goal sent home fans into delirium as Brendan Rogers’ men emerged victorious by the tightest of margins.
Fans at Celtic Park thought it was going to be another Champions League heartbreak when Arne Engels missed a penalty for the hosts.
On top of this, Kyogo Furughashi saw three goals ruled out in the opening period as Celtic came agonisingly close time and time again.
Former Leicester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel made some vital saves at the other end. The Dane produced a stunning double stop to deny Darian Males and keep his side in the fight.
And with the minutes ticking down, the breakthrough finally came.
Adam Idah’s initial effort was kept out by Young Boys keeper Marvin Kellet, but the ball rebounded off skipper Benito and in to give Celtic their crucial goal.
But the drama didn’t end there. A tense finale was made excruciating as Maeda’s yellow card was upgraded to red by VAR in the final moments.
Celtic held out, though, and secured a gritty victory that has taken them to knockout Champions League football for the first time in 12 years.
Watch: Celtic Vs Young Boys Highlights
Victory for Celtic means they are now guaranteed at least a place in the playoff round.
With three wins, three draws and only one defeat in their seven games, they have 12 points, and could make the top eight if results go their way next week.
Bayer Leverkusen are currently eighth in the standings, only one point better off than Celtic.
But with 11 teams on either 12 or 13 points, anything could happen in the final game.
Celtic’s last league phase match is away to Aston Villa on Wednesday 29 January.
Young Boys, meanwhile are rooted to the bottom of the standings. The Swiss side have lost all seven games and are 36th of 36 teams thanks to their -20 goal difference.
Their final Champions League tie is also next Wednesday, when they host Red Star Belgrade.
