RB Leipzig made it a double over Celtic who had to swallow another Champions League defeat. The Germans left Parkhead with a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from ex-Chelsea striker Timo Werner and Swedish sub Emil Forsberg.
The result leaves Ange Postecoglou’s side with a mountain to climb in Group F. The Hoops now sit bottom of the table, five points behind Leipzig, with Madrid and Leipzig occupying the top spots. Just like in Germany a week ago, Celtic had chances to score but were profligate in front of goal and paid the price. In the opening 45 minutes, Matt O’Riley hit the post and Greg Taylor hit the crossbar as Postecoglou’s men pinned the Bundesliga side back.
Kyogo Furuhashi also had a chance to break the deadlock from a Sead Haksabanovic cross but fired his header over. Celtic and Postecoglou would rue those misses after the break. On 75 minutes, Marco Rose’s team got their noses in front.
