Celtic Defeat RB Leipzig 3-1 in Champions League Showdown

Celtic secured a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in a thrilling Champions League encounter on November 6, 2024. The match featured a flurry of substitutions and crucial goals, with Celtic edging Leipzig in the second half.

The game started with an early Leipzig lead in the 23rd minute when Christoph Baumgartner scored from a close-range header following a corner. However, Celtic responded in the 35th minute with Nicolas Kühn’s long-range shot, which leveled the score at 1-1. Just before halftime, Kühn struck again in the 45+1’ minute, putting Celtic ahead 2-1 with a finish from the center of the box.

The second half saw both teams make several changes, but it was Celtic who sealed the win. In the 72nd minute, Reo Hatate’s powerful shot from inside the six-yard box found the top corner, extending the lead to 3-1. Despite multiple substitutions and Leipzig’s efforts, Celtic held their ground to claim the victory.