Alistair Johnston’s phenomenal Celtic Champions League statistic ranks him among Europe’s best

Celtic will be aiming for a more favorable result in the next Champions League campaign after facing challenges in the group stage this season. Brendan Rodgers’ team secured four points in Group E, with a thrilling win against Feyenoord and an impressive draw against Atletico Madrid at Parkhead. However, losses to Lazio and defeats away from home against Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord highlighted areas for improvement. The shift to a new Champions League format could provide Celtic with increased visibility in Europe if they secure direct entry by winning the Scottish Premiership title in the upcoming matches. The financial rewards of more group stage matches from 2024/25 onwards are also significant. Regardless, Celtic will take valuable lessons from their European journey this season, despite falling short in the group stage.

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