07.08.2014 21:34 h

Celtic eye Euro reprieve after Legia player probe

Celtic were eyeing a potential Champions League reprieve Thursday when Legia Warsaw, who knocked them out in the third qualifying round, faced an investigation over the eligibility of one of their players.

The Polish side breezed into the play-offs, winning 6-1 on aggregate, but the European governing body is looking into the participation of international defender Bartosz Bereszynskiego in Wednesday's second leg.

"The club announces that in connection with the Celtic-Legia Warsaw match in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League, UEFA has opened an investigation into the participation of Bartosz Bereszynskiego," said a statement released by the Polish champions.

"The club is preparing the relevant information and explanations, which will be sent to UEFA today.

"The result of the investigation will be announced immediately after its completion."