Celtic earned a crucial Champions League point in a 1-1 draw with Club Brugge after battling back from going behind for the second time in a row.
Brendan Rodgers’ team went behind midway through the first half after a Cameron Carter-Vickers mistake led to a horror own goal as he lost Kasper Schmeichel’s bearings with a backpass.
However, Celtic battled back to draw with Club Brugge after Daizen Maeda’s wonder goal pulled the Hoops level but the Bhoys just couldn’t find that winner to ensure the three points stayed in Glasgow.
And speaking after the match, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers offered his thoughts on his team’s Champions League draw with Club Brugge.
Brendan Rodgers hails the ‘tough character’ of Celtic hero Cameron Carter-Vickers
The Celtic boss was asked about the goal that put his team behind and Rodgers’ reaction to Cameron Carter-Vickers’ mistake was just first-class.
Rogers told BBC Radio Scotland, “Well, listen, mistakes happen, and it was just unfortunate. He’s played that pass a million times and has gone back, and then we’ve been able to play forward. It’s just one of those unfortunate moments in the game that happened for you.
“But like you say, he’s a really, really tough character. He’s a great guy. He picked himself up. He was really strong and aggressive again in the game and got on with it and had real bravery in the second half because he was the one carrying the ball forward for us to start the attack.”
So Celtic earn a vital point as they keep their hopes of getting out of the league phase intact.
Where Celtic stand in the Champions League table after Club Brugge stalemate
A point leaves Celtic sitting in 20th place in the UEFA Champions League table as Rodgers’ hopes of qualifying remain on track.
Celtic are just two points off the automatic qualification places and just one point from the play-offs.
If Rodgers can nab a point from Dinamo Zagreb and then beat Young Boys in December, the Celtic boss will most likely be guaranteed a play-off fixture with the Hoops not too far from the automatic places.
With three games still to play, there is plenty left for Celtic to aim for and whilst there is disappointment at not getting another win, Rodgers remains in the driving seat to progress in UEFA’s premier tournament.
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