Celtic’s 3-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig this week has left supporters and legends alike buzzing with pride. While former players like Victor Wanyama and John Hartson were present at Parkhead to witness the victory, congratulations also flowed in from Celtic fans and football figures around the globe.
In the aftermath, Chris Sutton had a pointed message for those who had criticized Celtic and Scottish football after their loss to Borussia Dortmund, saying: *“We have not heard from those people putting the boot into Celtic and Scottish football after Dortmund…”*
The triumph over Leipzig, spearheaded by Nicolas Kuhn and Reo Hatate, underscored that Celtic are no longer underdogs in European competition. The Bhoys have proven they can stand toe-to-toe with Europe’s elite, and their dominant display against Leipzig has firmly established them as a force to be reckoned with.
Alan Thompson, another Celtic legend, also weighed in on the performance. Watching the Champions League action unfold, he took to his official X account to make a bold statement. He wrote:
*”I’m watching Champions League again tonight and not seen any team play anything like the flowing football along with composure as @celticfc played with last night against @RBLeipzig.”*
It’s high praise, and Thompson’s point resonates — Celtic’s performance was a standout moment in the Champions League this week, with the team displaying a level of fluid, composed football that few other teams could match. While some might argue that Thompson’s view is biased, it’s hard to disagree with his sentiment: Celtic’s 3-1 win over Leipzig was one of the results of the round, and the match at Parkhead will certainly be remembered for years to come.
Celtic’s Champions League ambitions now in focus:
The win against Leipzig is a signal of a shift in Celtic’s fortunes in the Champions League. Fans are beginning to see signs of Parkhead becoming a fortress once again in European competition. The team has now won their last three home matches in the Champions League, a sequence of results that has been sorely missing in recent years.
Looking ahead, Celtic’s next challenge is a home clash with Club Brugge, offering another opportunity to cement their place in the knockout stages. Young Boys will also visit Glasgow in January for a match that is sure to further stoke the optimism of a fanbase now full of belief in their team’s ability to progress.
Celtic’s success in Europe is far from a fluke — it’s the culmination of years of hard work, and the Bhoys now have the confidence and momentum to make a serious push in the Champions League this season.
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