For the Parkhead side, it is about getting it over and done with as quickly as possible against Lille in Glasgow with the team already knocked out and with more pressing domestic matters on the horizon. Steven Gerrard’s men are in Poland to face Lech Poznan, knowing if they match Benfica’s result they will qualify as group winners.
Elsewhere in Scottish football, there is an increasing desire to get fans back into grounds with Aberdeen chief Dave Cormack leading the charge as he calls for talks with the Scottish Government.
Scroll down and click through for all of Thursday’s Scottish football news.
1. Celtic captain absolved of blame for Saints ace's injury
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson has absolved Celtic captain Scott Brown of any blame for the injury Michael O’Halloran suffered in Sunday’s draw between the two teams. The incident between the players was studied by the Scottish FA before it was decided not to take action. Davidson reckons the injury was due to the way the player fell. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
2. Celtic star set for exit
Hatem Abd Elhamed is set to leave Celtic after admitting he has found it difficult to settle with his wife and son back in his native Israel. Three Israeli clubs - Maccabi Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv - are keen on the defender and he could move in January. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
3. Lennon: Players happy I'm still manager
Neil Lennon reckons his players are really happy that he has been given the backing by the Celtic board to continue as manager. He said: “It’s great for the players to have continuity. I think they are really happy about it as well. We can all look forward.” (Various) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
4. Zungu set for Rangers start as two miss out
Rangers will be without two key men for their Europa League fixture with Lech Poznan. Ryan Jack and Filip Helander won’t be risked in Poland but Bongani Zungu is likely to start. Steven Ferrard’s men will be looking to win to top the group. (Various) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group