Celtic’s recent 3-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig marked a significant moment in their European campaign under Brendan Rodgers. Not only did the win extend their impressive run of form at home, but it also allowed Celtic to match a 14-year club record for three consecutive home wins in the Champions League, previously set under Gordon Strachan. This record-equalling streak includes victories over Feyenoord and Slovan Bratislava, demonstrating Celtic’s home-ground dominance.
The game saw Nicolas Kuhn score twice, with Reo Hatate adding a third, as Celtic overcame an initial Leipzig lead. This victory also broke a long-standing challenge for the team—winning after conceding first in a European match, something they had managed only once before, back in 2016 against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Rodgers praised the team’s resilience, noting that four points earned from challenging games against Atalanta and Leipzig exceeded many expectations. This victory bolsters their hopes for European progression, with another home fixture against Club Brugge next on the schedule.
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