Result, goals and summary of the match Celtic vs. RB Leipzig, for date 4 of the UEFA Champions League.
On Matchday 4, striker Nicolas Kühn scored twice and assisted in Celtic’s 3-1 win over RB Leipzig. Nicolas Kühn’s contribution was essential for Celtic to celebrate, scoring two goals from play at minutes 34 and 45 of the first half. The final score of 3-1 also included Reo Hatate’s goal from play in the 26th minute of the second half. For his part, RB Leipzig had a chance to beat the rival goalkeeper after Christoph Baumgartner’s header in the 22nd minute of the first half.
The highlight of the game was Christoph Baumgartner’s goal in the 22nd minute of the first half. After a pass from Kevin Kampl, the midfielder was able to reach the ball with a header and managed to score on Kasper Schmeichel’s right post.
Reo Hatate’s prominence established him as the game’s best player. The Celtic midfielder scored 1 goal, made 54 correct passes and searched the opponent’s goal with 6 shots.
Another of the main footballers at the Celtic Park stadium is Nicolas Kühn. The Celtic striker scored 2 goals, kicked 3 times on goal against RB Leipzig and made 29 correct passes.
Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers set up a 4-3-3 formation on the pitch with Kasper Schmeichel at the back; Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Greg Taylor in the defensive line; Arne Engels, Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate in the middle; and Nicolas Kühn, Daizen Maeda and Kyogo Furuhashi in attack.
For themselves, those led by Marco Rose deployed a 4-4-2 strategy with Péter Gulácsi between the three sticks; Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu and Benjamin Henrichs for protection; Amadou Haidara, Kevin Kampl, Christoph Baumgartner and Antonio Nusa in midfield; and lead by Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda.
The match was refereed by Benoît Bastien at the Celtic Park stadium.
Celtic won 3-1 with goals from Nicolas Gerrit Kühn, Nicolas Gerrit Kühn and Reo Hatate. Christoph Baumgartner scored RB Leipzig’s goal.
18:26
26′ 2T: Celtic goal
Hatate freezes as Celtic beat RB Leipzig 3-1.
18:25
25′ 2Q: Corner for RB Leipzig
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace RB Leipzig from the corner. Kevin Kampl is the person in charge of throwing it.
18:23
23′ 2T: Celtic corner
The ball went into the corner! He will have to take over from the Celtic corner. Paulo Bernardo is the person in charge of wearing it.
18:22
22′ 2D: Change and RB Leipzig
Sell Antonio Nusa, and Eljif Elmas.
18:22
22′ 2D: Change and RB Leipzig
Benjamin Sesko sold, Yussuf Poulsen in.
18:21
21′ 2T: Change in Celtic
Sell Arne Engels, enter Paulo Bernardo.
18:21
21′ 2T: Change in Celtic
Greg Taylor leaves, Álex Valle enters.
18:20
20′ 2T: Celtic corner
The ball went into the corner! He will have to take over from the Celtic corner. Arne Engels is the person in charge of wearing it.
18:16
16′ 2D: Yellow card for Benjamin Sesko
The referee shows Benjamin Sesko a yellow card. The RB Leipzig player has been warned.
18:10
10′ 2Q: Corner for RB Leipzig
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace RB Leipzig from the corner. Kevin Kampl is the person in charge of throwing it.
18:00
The second half started between Celtic and RB Leipzig
Celtic beat RB Leipzig 2-1 with goals from Nicolas Gerrit Kühn and Nicolas Gerrit Kühn.
The first half between Celtic and RB Leipzig is over
Celtic beat RB Leipzig 2-1 with goals from Nicolas Gerrit Kühn and Nicolas Gerrit Kühn.
17:45
45′ 1T: Celtic goal
Nicolas Kühn puts Celtic 2-1 up against RB Leipzig.
17:44
44′ 1T: Celtic corner
The ball went into the corner! He will have to take over from the Celtic corner. Arne Engels is the person in charge of wearing it.
17:41
41’ 1Q: Corner for RB Leipzig
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace RB Leipzig from the corner. Kevin Kampl is the person in charge of throwing it.
17:34
34′ 1T: Celtic goal
Nicolas Kühn puts Celtic 1-1 against RB Leipzig.
17:22
22′ 1Q: Goal from RB Leipzig
Christoph Baumgartner heads RB Leipzig 1 to 0 against Celtic.
17:00
The match between Celtic and RB Leipzig started
They are already playing at the Celtic Park stadium for match 4 of the UEFA Champions League.