Nicolas Kuhn is currently the talk of the town in Celtic circles after his sensational brace led the Scottish champions to a historic 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Despite facing a formidable opponent in Leipzig, who are performing strongly in the Bundesliga, Celtic’s performance was nothing short of remarkable.
The match started ominously for Celtic when Christoph Baumgartner put Leipzig ahead with an early header, and after their humiliating 7-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund earlier in the competition, it seemed like another heavy loss was on the cards. However, Kuhn had other plans. The German winger, who scored the equalizer and then added a second goal to seal the win, was the hero of the night. His performance was so outstanding that it has turned him into a fan favorite overnight.
Interestingly, the German media, including outlets like BILD, were not impressed by Leipzig’s defeat and referred to Kuhn as a “no-name professional,” despite his pivotal role in the match. The fact that Kuhn is a former RB Leipzig youth player made the loss sting even more for Leipzig fans, adding a layer of poetic justice to his performance. BILD described the result as an “embarrassment,” noting that the defeat came at the hands of a player who had once been part of their academy.
Other German outlets, such as Tag 24, offered a more balanced view, acknowledging Kuhn’s brilliance with praise for his stunning goals. His first goal, a brilliant strike from outside the box, and his second, a well-timed finish from close range, were both moments of individual excellence that demonstrated his class.
Despite their earlier setback against Dortmund, Celtic’s Champions League campaign is now looking far more promising. With strong performances against teams like Atalanta and this stunning win over Leipzig, the Hoops are firmly in the hunt for a spot in the knockout stages under Brendan Rodgers.
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