Archived Match
This match took place on 12 July 2025.
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The pre-season friendly between Estrela Amadora and Celtic on Saturday, July 12, 2025, is set to kick off at 11:00 BST and will be broadcast live exclusively on Celtic TV. Fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in for comprehensive coverage starting from 10:00 BST, which includes an hour of build-up ahead of the game. Celtic TV's live stream is a subscription service, providing supporters with unique access to this behind-closed-doors clash taking place at the Estrela Amadora's Municipal Stadium Mário Wilson in Portugal[3]. On commentary duties for Celtic TV is the experienced duo of Paul Cuddihy and Peter Grant. Paul Cuddihy, a respected broadcaster with a strong presence in Scottish football media, will take the role of main commentator. Alongside him, Peter Grant, a former Celtic player with valuable on-pitch insight, will serve as co-commentator, offering tactical analysis and expert opinion throughout the match. Joining them on the sidelines as the reporter is Daylin Docherty, who will provide live updates and interviews, enriching the viewing experience with additional context and post-match reactions. Celtic enters this friendly in good shape, maintaining a perfect record so far in their pre-season campaign with wins against Queen's Park FC and Cork City in earlier outings. The Bhoys, who have lost only one of their last ten competitive matches, are using this match as part of their important summer build-up under manager Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers, known for his extensive coaching career across Europe, continues to develop his squad, with potential debuts for new signings like Kieran Tierney and Benjamin Nygren expected in this fixture[1][3]. Estrela Amadora, competing in Portugal's Primeira Liga, are hosting their first friendly of the pre-season and will use the match as preparation ahead of their league return. They recently endured a challenging run of form, finishing 15th last season and narrowly avoiding relegation. This meeting marks the first time Estrela Amadora will face a Scottish side, while for Celtic, it is their 27th encounter against Portuguese opposition, highlighting the international experience of the Glasgow giants[1]. For those interested in the tactical line-ups and live updates, Celtic TV will provide detailed coverage, including pre-match analysis and in-depth insights. The match is a key opportunity for both managers to test fitness levels and new tactical formations ahead of the new football season. Looking ahead, Celtic’s pre-season schedule remains busy with further high-profile friendlies against Sporting CP, Newcastle United, and Ajax planned later in July, all of which will also attract keen viewership and expert commentary[3]. For more information on Celtic and their pre-season fixtures, fans can visit the official Celtic FC website, while those wanting to learn more about Estrela Amadora and Portuguese football can explore the Primeira Liga’s official portal. To stay updated on the broadcasting rights and detailed analysis, checking Celtic TV’s subscription details and ITV or BBC’s football coverage pages is recommended. External Links: - Celtic FC Official Site: \"https:\/\/www.celticfc.com\" - Primeira Liga Official Site: \"https:\/\/www.ligaportugal.pt\" - Celtic TV Subscription Details: \"https:\/\/www.celticfc.com\/celtictv\" p