Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw against Club Brugge on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League last night, taking their points tally to eight in the competition’s league phase. The match, played under the floodlights at Celtic Park, was a hard-fought contest between two sides eager to bolster their chances of progression.
Celtic started brightly, taking the lead in the 23rd minute through a well-placed strike by Kyogo Furuhashi. The Japanese international capitalized on a defensive lapse by Brugge, coolly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. Despite their strong start, Celtic struggled to maintain control, as the visitors grew into the game. Brugge’s persistence paid off in the second half when Noa Lang equalized with a stunning long-range effort in the 65th minute.
Both teams pushed for a winner in the final stages, with Celtic coming close through efforts from Matt O’Riley and Paulo Bernardo. However, Brugge’s defense held firm, and their goalkeeper produced crucial saves to deny the hosts.
The draw leaves Celtic in a competitive position, with eight points from five games, but needing a result in their final match to secure progression to the knockout rounds. Manager Brendan Rodgers praised his team’s fighting spirit but acknowledged the need for greater consistency at this level. Celtic now turn their attention to their next domestic fixture.
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