Tottenham’s James Maddison has expressed his admiration for Celtic’s recent performance following their impressive midweek win in the Champions League.
Celtic triumphed 3-1 over Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, with goals from Nicolas Kuhn and Reo Hatate securing the win. This victory brings Celtic to seven points in the group stage, moving them closer to advancing in the competition.
Celtic’s goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, marking his 38th birthday, made several key saves to help secure the result. Maddison, who was watching from a distance, took to Instagram to congratulate Schmeichel, writing: “Happy birthday n great result ledge.”
After the match, Schmeichel reflected on the performance, praising his team for their resilience and effort. He noted the crucial nature of the win, particularly after Leipzig’s brief period of dominance, and emphasized the importance of consistent work-rate when facing top teams.
Schmeichel added, “If you’re going to spend your birthday away from your family, having a result like this makes it worth it.”
Maddison’s post echoed the sentiment, celebrating both the birthday and the excellent performance from the team.
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