Ange Postecoglou led Celtic back to the big time in the Champions League group stage – and they don't come much bigger than Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
The Scottish Premiership champions knew their European adventure was over as they jetted off for Madrid, while Carlo Ancelotti's side had to win to secure top spot in the group ahead of RB Leipzig. However, that didn't stop Celtic attempting to go toe-to-toe with the European champions as Postecoglou implemented his all-out attacking style on Los Blancos on their own patch.
In the end, the Hoops received a harsh lesson as scintillating Real outclassed Celtic in Spain - while VAR dominated the conversation with two penalties awarded to the home side inside the opening 20 minutes. Luka Modric fired the Spaniards in front from the spot after a handball by Moritz Jenz, Rodrygo added another penalty after Matt O’Riley was also penalised for handball.
