Celtic’s Champions League dream for the 2021/22 season has lasted just two qualifying games as Danish side Midtjylland knocked them out 3-2 on aggregate after a 2-1 after-extra-time victory on Wednesday evening.
It looked like it was going to go Celtic’s way when Callum McGregor fired them into a 1-0 lead on the night and 2-1 lead in the tie shortly after half-time.
However, Awer Mabil took advantage of some slack defending to level things up and, after the match went into extra-time, Raphael Onyedika did likewise to win the tie.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
9. FC - Odsonne Edouard - 4
Had around 10-15 minutes in the second half where he threatened consistently. Other than that he continuously ceded possession without much of a fight. Mind is clearly elsewhere. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
10. AM - David Turnbull - 6
His passing was better than any of his midfield partners, but he was punished for poor marking at the set-piece where Midtjylland netted their second. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
11. LW - Ryan Christie - 5
Fairly involved in the first half coming inside from the left flank but, other than a nice flick to set up James Forrest, didn't do much after that. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
12. Sub - James Forrest - 6
Provided more of a threat than Abada but, ultimately, passed up three good chances to score a crucial second, including a great chance at 1-0. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group