Football

The two Celtic fringe players who are struggling for opportunities

Following a hard-fought point against Atlético Madrid, Celtic were suffering from something of a European hangover as they dropped points against Hibs at Easter Road. The next game against St Mirren at Celtic Park, albeit won, was far from being a vintage performance, either, but the Bhoys

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Who deserves a crack at Reo Hatate’s jersey?

When Reo Hatate trudged off the Parkhead field after seven minutes of the home tie against Atlético Madrid two weeks ago, he gave Brendan Rodgers a midfield conundrum in exchange for an embrace of consolation. With the midfield playmaker out injured until after Christmas, Rodgers has been

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Can Celtic restore some pride in remaining Champions League fixtures?

Any quiet confidence Celtic fans had heading into Tuesday night’s European encounter with Diego Simeon’s Atlético Madrid side was swiftly crushed as the Spanish outfit “humbled” and “embarrassed” the Hoops, in the words of club captain Callum McGregor. The draw with Atleti in Glasgow two weeks ago

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How can Celtic avoid European Groundhog Day?

It was the same old story for Celtic supporters on Tuesday night as Celtic were handed their annual European humbling from one the bigger sides in their Champions League group. There was a hint of inevitability about it all once Antoine Griezmann slammed home after just six

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3 big talking points from Celtic’s “humbling” defeat in Madrid

Celtic stumbled their way through a 6-0 defeat at the hands of Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano last night. It is becoming an all-too-familiar story when it comes to Celtic in Europe, particularly when visiting the giants of European football, which inevitably results in

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Where did it all go wrong for Celtic in Madrid?

Celtic suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat at the hands of Atlético Madrid last night in the fourth game of their Champions League group campaign. It was a result that ensures Celtic remain at the foot of Group E and a performance that captain Callum McGregor described as

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The keys to success for Celtic against Atlético Madrid

Celtic’s last Champions League endeavour was an encouraging display at home to Atlético Madrid, one that Callum McGregor confirmed to be the “strongest performance” of the group stage campaign so far when speaking to A Celtic State of Mind post-match. There were plenty of positives to take

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They key areas Celtic will look to exploit against Atlético Madrid in Champions League

Celtic are back in European action tonight as they make the pilgrimage to Madrid to face off against Diego Simeone’s Atleti side for the second time this season in the Champions League. Many had identified this fixture as something of a free hit for Celtic when the

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Who will Brendan Rodgers start for Celtic against Atlético Madrid?

Celtic will return to European action tonight when they take the trip to the Wanda Metropolitano to face off against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid for the second time this season in the Champions League. Despite the home draw, the Hoops remained competitive and even took the lead

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The 23-year-old who is quickly becoming a Celtic fans’ favourite

Luis Palma netted his third goal and chalked up his second assist of the season as he made his mark from the bench against Ross County. He scored a goal-of-the-season contender and has been one of the standout performers in recent weeks, quickly becoming a fans’ favourite.

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