Celtic’s European hopes beyond the league phase this season are under threat after their Europa League clash with Celta Vigo ended in a 2-1 defeat.
The La Liga side controlled possession early on, before a home penalty claim was waved away, following a Callum Osmand burst into the away box. A cagey affair was playing out with just the couple shots on target prior to the break, one a tame Camillo Duran header.
Mika Baur’s made the net, a Hasseim Hassan cross moved into the path of the German midfielder, who coolly converted low into the corner almost immediately after half-time. Liam Scales then nodded an effort onto the bar with Celtic pressure on the visiting goal increasing. Then, somewhat against the run of play, Javi Rodriguez headed home from a free-kick. His wonderful low effort beyond Sam Johnstone minutes later made a double punch that Celtic failed to recover from.
After defeats versus Ferencvaros and Benfica, Celtic are on zero points from three league phase matches, hosting Besiktas on November 5. Next up is Hibs in the Premiership at Easter Road, having won 7-1 versus Hearts last time out, and here’s how we rated Celtic players in their latest Europa League clash.
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9. Hasseim Hassan - 6/10
Got the by-line but ideally wanted more in the first 45. Then showed the best of his attacking qualities immediately after break. Needs to be better in defence but attacking impact partly makes up for it, for now. | SNS Group
10. Camilo Duran - 6/10
Booked for protests over Osmand's penalty shout. Pace was an issue for opponents and had a headed chance before half-time. | SNS Group
11. Callum Osmand - 7/10
Celtic's brightest first half spark with quick-time pace. Fitness still building up as he came off after some treatment. Celtic will hope it's cramp as pace of this front three is in the lightning category. | SNS Group
12. James Forrest - 4/10
Brought experience as a big win was sought but game soon got away from Celtic. | SNS Group