Celtic took an enormous step in direction of securing a spot within the Champions League knockout stage with a wonderful come-from-behind victory over RB Leipzig.
Christoph Baumgartner silenced the house crowd halfway by the primary half with a close-range header to place his facet in entrance, earlier than the hosts roared again to go in 2-1 forward on the interval courtesy of a Nicolas Kuhn double.
Reo Hatate sealed the three factors with 1 / 4 of the sport remaining after pouncing on an error from Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.
It is now seven factors from a doable 12 up to now for Brendan Rodgers’ males, who can all however guarantee a play-off berth ought to they see of Membership Brugge at Celtic Park of their subsequent European conflict.
Kevin McKenna runs the rule over Celtic’s star performers on what was a beautiful night time for the Glasgow giants.
Christoph Baumgartner headed house the opener to present his workforce a first-half lead
Nicolas Kuhn struck twice earlier than the interval to show the competition in Celtic’s favour
Midfielder Reo Hatate grabbed the killer third purpose to safe the factors for his workforce
Celtic (4-3-3)
Kasper Schmeichel 7 — Had no likelihood with opener. Made a few essential saves after the interval.
Alistair Johnston 6.5 — Had his work lower out in opposition to the tough Nusa however caught to his process. Obtained help for the third.
Auston Trusty 7 — Seemed a little bit nervy in possession however settled down. In the proper place to make numerous key clearances.
Cameron Carter-Vickers 7.5 — Obtained the higher of his battle with dangerman Sesko. Received his aerial duels and thwarted a number of harmful assaults.
Greg Taylor 6.5 — Great help to tee up Kuhn for Celtic’s second. Grew into the competition and was all the time a prepared runner.
Arne Engels 6 — Caught napping on the again put up as Baumgartner headed house from shut vary however recovered effectively.
Cameron Carter-Vickers was a rock on the coronary heart of the hosts’ defence all through
Callum McGregor 7 — A captain’s show. Composed in the midst of the park and saved his facet ticking over.
Reo Hatate 8 — Capped a beautiful efficiency with a purpose. Calm in possession and continually on the entrance foot.
Nicolas Kuhn 8.5 — Arguably his greatest efficiency in a Celtic shirt. Notched a wonderful double and gave the guests’ defence a torrid time.
Daizen Maeda 6 — Seemed to have the beating of Geertruida early on however wasn’t at his greatest. Performed a component in creating Kuhn’s second.
Kyogo Furuhashi 6.5 — Had a wonderful alternative to get on the scoresheet within the first half however in any other case quiet.
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers noticed his facet come from behind to beat the Bundesliga facet
Substitutes — Valle (Taylor 68), Bernardo (Engels 68), Scales (Carter-Vickers 74), Yang (Kuhn 74), Idah (Kyogo 82).
Not used — Sinisalo, Palma, McCowan, Nawrocki, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh.
Brendan Rodgers 8 — May have been delighted to see facet ship one other large win.
RB Leipzig (4-4-2)
Gulacsi 4; Geertruida 5, Orban 6, Bitshiabu 5, Henrichs 6; Nusa 6.5 (Elmas 68), Baumgartner 7.5 (Ouedraogo 76), Kampl 6 , Haidara (Seiwald 76); Openda 5.5 (Silva 82), Sesko (Poulsen 68).
Referee — Benoit Bastien 6
