A breath-taking comeback from Celtic saw pick up a huge three Champions League points as they downed Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig 3-1 at Celtic Park.
A first-half header from Christoph Baumgartner had put the visitors into lead (23) from a corner, despite Celtic starting the brighter of the two sides. However, Nicolas Kuhn’s wonderful curling shot from the edge of the area deservedly restored parity (34) before the German tapped home his second from close range in first-half injury time to send the Celtic fans into ecstasy.
Reo Hatate sealed the win when he slammed home the third on 72 minutes after a goalkeeping error from Péter Gulácsi, as Celtic celebrated another famous European night in the east end of Glasgow.
The result moves Brendan Rodgers’ side into 13th place in the Champions League table and, most importantly, means they can all but secure at least play-off place for the last 16 of the competition with a win in their next game against Club Brugge on November 27 at Celtic Park.
Here is how The Scotsman rated each player out of ten for their display at Celtic Park:
5. LB: Greg Taylor - 6
Started the game brightly, but wilted in influence as the game wore on. Offered 100% effort throughout. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Reo Hatate - 8
Put in some lovely floated balls in the first-half that sadly weren't connected with. Ensured Celtic kept hold of the ball when they needed to. Was unlucky with a drive from the edge of the area and deserved his goal for his effort and endeavour. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. CM: Callum McGregor - 7
Kept Celtic ticking over with sharp, crisp passing and big-game experience. His outstanding burst through the middle early in the second-half almost allowed Kuhn to curl home another screamer. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. CM: Arne Engels - 6
Provided strength and physicality. Got into the box often and started the game very well, but he collapsed a little after he lost his man for the opener. Never stopped trying though. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group