RB Leipzig striker André Silva has made it clear: tomorrow night’s showdown at Celtic Park is a must-win for his team. Following a rough start to their Champions League campaign, Silva and his teammates are under intense pressure to secure victory. The Portuguese forward admitted that their hopes for European progression are hanging by a thread.
Leipzig, though competitive, have been unfortunate in their matches so far, narrowly losing each one in the group stage. Meanwhile, Celtic, with four points from three games, still have a strong chance at reaching the knockout rounds and will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage against a Leipzig side fighting to stay in the competition.
Silva emphasized the importance of this game, telling *RecordSport*, “This match against Celtic is like a final for us. We need a victory to stay alive in this competition. With zero or one point from four matches, only a miracle would see us progress to the next stage of the Champions League. We’re not a bad team, but luck hasn’t been on our side.”
Acknowledging the challenge ahead, Silva noted Celtic’s strength at home: “They already have four points, and they’re very strong at home. That’s a warning to us. It won’t be an easy match, and we’ll need an enormous effort from the first minute to win.”
Leipzig manager Marco Rose is counting on a determined display from his team, though their urgency to win could create opportunities for Celtic. For the Scottish champions, a victory would be a crucial step toward the last 16, with their knockout hopes heavily reliant on results at Celtic Park.
With an 8pm kickoff, both teams are poised for a high-stakes clash, as Celtic aim to strengthen their European journey while Leipzig fights to keep theirs alive.
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