Celtic’s dominant Champions League win over RB Leipzig this week has bolstered their chances of advancing to the competition’s next round.
After securing a hard-earned draw against Atalanta last month, the Scottish champions faced Leipzig, one of Germany’s strongest sides, and delivered a performance deserving of three crucial points.
On a thrilling night at Parkhead, Celtic celebrated in style as Nicolas Kuhn’s two goals against his former team proved decisive. Reo Hatate added to the scoreline, while defenders Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty kept Leipzig’s formidable attack—featuring Antonio Nusa and Benjamin Šeško—at bay.
With confidence building, Celtic now aim to solidify their place in the next stage, with a key clash against Club Brugge later this month likely determining their progression.
Celtic’s growing confidence in Europe
As reported by BBC Sport, Celtic defender Carter-Vickers shared that the team’s confidence is steadily rising as they improve their “concentration and attention to detail” in the Champions League. Reflecting on a past loss to Dortmund, he said it was a turning point that pushed them to elevate their game, evident in recent matches.
Carter-Vickers described the win over Leipzig as a “really special night” and noted the team’s excitement but stressed that their job isn’t finished yet.
Looking ahead, Celtic are in a solid position with seven points and four group games remaining against Club Brugge, Dinamo Zagreb, Young Boys, and Aston Villa. While ten points could be enough for qualification, Rodgers and his squad understand there’s still work to be done.
Supporters are optimistic, believing Celtic possess the right mentality to keep complacency at bay. With the stakes high at Europe’s elite level, the team is determined to seize this opportunity to advance.
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