Neil Lennon’s got themselves a morale-boosting draw in France, though they’ll also be disappointed they didn’t take all three points after leading 2-0 at the break.
An quick-fire double from Mohamed Elyounoussi had the visitors in an unexpected position before the break and when Scott Bain repelled a Jonathan David penalty it looked like they could be destined for victory.
However, Lille came storming back in the second period. Penning Celtic in for long periods, they finally found the breakthrough with Mehmet Celik before Nanitamo Ikone earned the hosts a draw.
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.
1. Scott Bain - 7
Made a good penalty save and another couple of fine stops. However, he also spilled an easy cross which could've cost Celtic. Couldn't do much about either goal. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
2. Jeremie Frimpong - 8
He must've ran several marathons in the space of 90 minutes the amount he was bombing up and down the wing all game. Produced an assist for the second. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
3. Kristoffer Ajer - 7
Looked assured in the back four before being forced off with injury early in the second half. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
4. Shane Duffy - 5
Though he was unlucky to be penalised for a penalty as the foul took place outside, it was still a needless challenge. Had another couple of dodgy moments. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group