Celtic lost out on a spot in the last 16 of the UEFA Youth League after being beaten by Valencia on penalties in their play-off tie.

Forward Jack Aitchison collected a wonderful pass from Jamie McCart to put the hosts ahead just before half time.

The 15-year-old was able to round goalkeeper Antonio Sivera before firing into the net to give Tommy McIntyre’s men an advantage.

Celtic goalkeeper Conor Hazard had looked lively in the early stages, making two smart stops to deny Rafael Mir.

Valencia were reduced to ten men after a two-footed tackle by captain Javier Jiminez. But the Spaniards equalised four minutes from time through substitute Ismael Martinez.

The match went to spot kicks and after squandering two chances to win the tie, Celtic’s McCart saw his effort saved to send his side out.