Celtic delivered an exceptional performance, securing a crucial point in their 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League group stage clash at Parkhead on Wednesday, October 25.
The Daily Record, as reported on October 26 (page 46), has provided player ratings for Celtic, and the majority of Bhoys fans are likely to concur with the assessment.
Under Brendan Rodgers’ management, Celtic took the lead twice at home, first with Kyogo Furuhashi’s fourth-minute opener and later with Luis Palma’s well-placed strike, following Antoine Griezmann’s penalty conversion on his second attempt. However, Alvaro Morata’s second-half header leveled the match.
Consequently, Celtic currently occupies the bottom spot in the group standings, but the team can draw considerable confidence from this performance.
Four players received impressive 8/10 ratings. The only exception is Reo Hatate, who suffered an injury early in the game and received a 1/10 rating.
The Daily Record was particularly impressed with Liam Scales, noting, “The Irishman displayed genuine composure in challenging situations, opting for a straightforward approach while maintaining a resolute defense. His performance was truly terrific.”
Celtic’s performance was nothing short of fantastic, as they secured a vital point in their 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League group stage clash at Parkhead on Wednesday, October 25.
The Daily Record, as of October 26 (page 46), has issued player ratings for Celtic, and these assessments are likely to resonate with most Bhoys fans.
Under the leadership of Brendan Rodgers, Celtic took the lead twice at their home ground, first with Kyogo Furuhashi’s fourth-minute opener and then with Luis Palma’s well-placed strike, following Antoine Griezmann’s penalty conversion on his second attempt. However, Alvaro Morata’s second-half header brought the match back to a level playing field.
Consequently, Celtic currently finds itself at the bottom of the group standings, but the team can draw a great deal of confidence from this performance.
Four players delivered notable 8/10 performances. The sole exception is Reo Hatate, who was understandably disheartened after sustaining an early injury and received a 1/10 rating.
The Daily Record particularly commended Liam Scales, stating, “The Irishman exhibited genuine composure in challenging situations, adopting a straightforward approach while defending resolutely. His performance was truly terrific.”
While Celtic continues to occupy the bottom spot in the group standings and is still in search of their first Champions League victory this season, Brendan Rodgers can be highly pleased with the effort his players displayed on the field.
Atletico Madrid is a formidable team, but Celtic went toe-to-toe with them and created some remarkable opportunities. In the first half, the Bhoys played with an abundance of energy and courage, although they appeared to fatigue as the match progressed.
Celtic delivered an outstanding performance, securing a vital point in their 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League group stage clash at Parkhead on Wednesday, October 25.
The Daily Record, as of October 26 (page 46), has provided player ratings for Celtic, and these evaluations align closely with the opinions of most Bhoys fans.
Under Brendan Rodgers’ leadership, Celtic twice took the lead at their home ground. First, Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring in the fourth minute, and then Luis Palma added a well-placed strike, following Antoine Griezmann’s successful penalty conversion on his second attempt. Nevertheless, Alvaro Morata’s second-half header restored parity in the contest.
Consequently, Celtic currently finds itself at the bottom of the group standings, but the team can draw a great deal of confidence from this performance.
Four players achieved notable 8/10 ratings, with the only exception being Reo Hatate, who was understandably devastated after picking up an early hamstring injury and received a 1/10 rating.
The Daily Record particularly praised Liam Scales, stating, “The Irishman displayed genuine composure in challenging situations, opting for a straightforward approach while defending resolutely. His performance was truly terrific.”
While Celtic remains at the bottom of the group table and continues its quest for the first Champions League victory of the season, Rodgers will be immensely pleased with the exceptional effort displayed by his players on the pitch.
Atletico Madrid is a formidable team, but Celtic engaged them head-to-head and created some remarkable opportunities. In the first half, the Bhoys played with immense energy and courage, although their stamina waned as the match progressed.
Following Kyogo’s opening goal, the atmosphere inside Celtic Park underwent a transformation. Even after Antoine Griezmann’s goal, Celtic responded promptly and retook the lead.
Noteworthy performances were observed by Matt O’Riley and Kyogo. The only concerning development was the early hamstring injury to Hatate, who had to be substituted just seven minutes into the game.
