Celtic bounced back from their humiliating 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund in their last UEFA Champions League outing with a determined performance to earn a valuable draw on the road. Brendan Rodgers’ men battled to a gritty 0-0 stalemate against UEFA Europa League champions Atalanta, securing an important point in their efforts to advance from the inaugural league phase of the competition.
Despite the weight of their previous defeat, Celtic showed resilience, particularly in a high-pressure first half, where Atalanta came close to scoring when Mario Pasalic rattled the crossbar. As the game progressed, Celtic grew in confidence and composure, managing to fend off constant attacks from Atalanta’s dangerous wide players.
The Scottish champions held their ground and frustrated their Italian opponents, particularly in a match where Atalanta were expected to dominate. With the result, Celtic moved into a position that currently places them in contention for the round of 16 play-offs.
