Final media player 201211/14/2022 ![]() The frame of the goal came to Celtic's rescue again as Alexis got on the end of a Dani Alves cross only to see his header come back off the post.Īnd then Kelvin Wilson scrambled the ball off the line as an Alba cross caused hearts to flutter in the stands. They quickly resumed their relentless probing of the Celtic defence, almost finding an equaliser as Messi played a one-two with Andres Iniesta before rifling a shot off the top of the crossbar. Lennon (right) is enjoying his first crack at the Champions League group stage as a manager The manner of the goal again highlighted an aerial vulnerability in the otherwise practically flawless Barcelona make-up. His deep delivery was met forcefully by Wanyama, who outjumped Jordi Alba - the man whose late winner broke Celtic hearts two weeks ago - and headed high past Valdes to send the crowd into raptures. The source, as in the game at Camp Nou, was a Charlie Mulgrew set-piece - this time a corner from the right. Messi blazed over the bar from a promising position moments later as the pattern of play was quickly established.Īlex Song picked up an early booking for pulling back Miku and a second late challenge on the same player almost cost him his place on the field after just 18 minutes.įew inside Celtic Park had cause to debate that for long as the home side snatched the opening goal three minutes later. ![]() It brought them the first opportunity of the game six minutes in, but Fraser Forster dealt easily with Xavi's shot despite a touch from Alexis Sanchez just in front of the keeper. 2012: Champions League group stage Celtic 2-1 Barcelona.2007: Champions League group stage Celtic 2-1 AC Milan.2006: Champions League group stage Celtic 1-0 Manchester Utd.2004: Uefa Cup second round Celtic 1-0 Barcelona.2001: Champions League group stage Celtic 4-3 Juventus.1979: European Cup qtr-final Celtic 2-0 Real Madrid. ![]()
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