Julian Araujo’s dramatic late winner at the weekend has not gone unnoticed, with the official UEFA Europa League account giving the Celtic defender a shoutout after his heroics.

Araujo was the man of the moment on Sunday, rifling home a 97th-minute strike to complete a remarkable comeback as Celtic overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Kilmarnock 3-2.

Trailing 2-0 at half-time, Celtic looked in real trouble, but a much-improved second-half performance culminated in Araujo’s thunderous finish, sealing three vital points and flipping the mood entirely.

The Europa League’s recognition adds to what has already been a whirlwind few days for the Mexican right-back. Araujo arrived on loan in January and has been registered for European competition, meaning he is available as Celtic return to continental action this week.

🍀 Araujo 90’+7 🤯#UEL pic.twitter.com/5hMUkuuSAD

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 16, 2026

Attention now turns to Thursday night, when Celtic face Stuttgart in the first leg of their Europa League tie. The German side will provide a stern test, but Celtic will take confidence from recent momentum and the growing impact of their January additions.

There is a clear sense that Araujo is thriving in his new surroundings. His celebrations after Sunday’s winner, racing towards the supporters and soaking in the moment, spoke volumes. He looked every inch a player embracing the club, the occasion and the pressure that comes with it.

Being singled out by the Europa League account only adds to that feeling. It is early days in his Celtic spell, but moments like this have a habit of accelerating connections between player and support.