Celtic 0-2 RB Leipzig: Scottish champions knocked out of Champions League

2022-10-12 15:49

Celtic 0-2 RB Leipzig: Scottish champions knocked out of Champions League

Goals from Timo Werner and Emile Forsberg kept Celtic out of the Champions League as RB Leipzig won 2-0 in Glasgow on Wednesday .  

After Leipzig survived an early onslaught, Werner first adjusted the nod before he turned provider as Forsberg secured the scoring with a superb side-footed shot.

While Celtic can still finish third in Group F and qualify for the Europa League knockout play-offs, it will be Boyce's third defeat in four Champions League games in the last two games of ambition.

After 27 minutes, Celtic were roared by a frenzied home crowd for two consecutive close-range approaches, Matt O'Reilly launching an effort from 18 yards to the bottom of the post before Greg Taylor volleyed a ring. to the beam.

 

second half

Celtic continued to press in the second half but suffered a huge blow after 15 minutes as Werner sprinted on Andre Silva's chip and headed into the top right corner.

Giorgos Giakoumakis came close to equalising with a stooping header from close range, but the hosts were saved from pain by Forsberg with six minutes left. He took control of Werner's pass before completing a graceful finish beyond Joe Hart .