It's been a week of ominous records for Scottish teams in Europe but the jubilant Celtic supporters dancing and singing while leaving the Bernabeu were certainly gleeful not gloomy.
Rangers earned the unwanted crown of worst ever team in Champions League history 24 hours earlier but the joy of the Hoops faithful after the 5-1 defeat to Real Madrid didn't feel like an act of defiance despite failing to win a game in Group F. The history books, however, show it is the worst campaign in terms of points won out of the 11 seasons they have competed in since they first punched their ticket back in 2001/02.
Ange Postecoglou railed against lumping his side in with other Scottish teams in Europe pointing to his side's attacking endeavour in games against Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig. Punters have been buoyed and frustrated by the giveth and taketh away nature of their team's ability to create chances but ultimately spurn them. Celtic had 80 shots over six matchdays but only scored four goals as a myriad of sitters, sclaffs and speculative attempts were passed up.
