Bruges traveled to Celtic Glasgow in a match that seemed like a trap. In a crowded Celtic Park, the Bruges players were playing big, with the possibility, if successful, of moving closer to qualifying for the play-offs. The two teams finally neutralized each other, 1-1.
The meeting started rather well for the Blauw & Zwart. Well in place tactically, they even created the biggest opportunities, taking advantage of some great inspirations from Skov Olsen, who sent a curling shot just short of the goal, or from Jutgla, dangerous in the area.
The match ended after 25 minutes. In a huge moment of solitude, Carter-Vickers put Bruges in control for the start of the year. The latter had attempted a back pass towards Schmeichel, but the goalkeeper was not in the right place and was unable to prevent the ball from going deep. Enough to lead to a rest, despite some good incursions from the Scots at the end of the first act, notably by Maeda.
Change of direction
The second half started strong, with a big opportunity on each side. De Cuyper came up against Schmiechel with a vicious strike, before Hatate tried from distance, seeing his ball grazed the right post of the goal. All in less than 3 minutes.
After a period of calm, the Celtic players revived with an equalizer. Maeda eliminated Seys and opened his foot well to place the ball at the back of Mignolet’s goal with the help of the post (1-1, 60th). Less than 10 minutes later, Bruges thought they were taking control again, but Jutgla was logically flagged offside with one leg.
In the 74th minute, it was Paulo Bernardo who made Bruges tremble, with a vicious long-range shot that landed just next to Mignolet’s left post. The match ultimately ended in a draw, 1-1, which allowed both teams to remain in the running for a place in the play-offs. Celtic are 20th, Bruges 22nd, with 3 matches still to play.
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Celtic-Bruges: the match live
90’+4
It’s over
The referee whistles the end of the match. Bruges takes a good point here in Glasgow and clearly remains in the race to qualify for the play-offs of this Champions League. They will still have to play Juventus, Manchester City and Sporting.
89′
Hatate tente at the chance
Hatate attempts a volley on a cross from the right, but the ball flies to the opposite corner post.
83′
An unpredictable match
We feel that each acceleration can now change the match.
77′
Changes in Bruges
Vermant et Talbi remplacent Jutgla et Skov Olsen à Bruges.
74′
OH !
What a great opportunity for Celtic! Paulo Bernardo attempts a tricky shot, at the edge of the area, towards Mignolet’s left post. The Belgian is beaten but the ball goes wide. Idah and Forrest come on to play at Celtic, Kyogo and Maeda are out.
69′
LE BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT (not)
Ferran Jutgla replaces Bruges at the orders! But the goal was ultimately canceled. The Spanish player turned on a nice pass from Vanaken before beating Schmeichel, but he was offside with a heel.
65′
What an opportunity!
Celtic could have led 2-0, but Kyogo, thrown on the edge of offside, placed his ball above Mignolet’s cages.
60′
WHAT A GOAL!
Maeda makes the difference, alone like a grown-up! The Celtic player plays Seys with a good dribble and strikes from a tight angle from the right of the area. The ball, well wound, hits the post then goes to the bottom. Stunning !
58′
OH THE MISSED BREAK!
De Cuyper, served on the left, gives a bright cross which arrives at the feet of Skov Olsen who takes it and puts it just above! Behind, two changes at Celtic with the exits of Engels and Taylor and the rises of Valle and Paulo Bernardo.
49′
HATATE!
Loss of ball by De Cuyper 20m from goal. The ball arrives at Hatate, who accelerates and hits from distance. The ball hits the right post. What a start to the second half!
46′
SCHMEICHEL !
The Celtic goalkeeper saves his team with a superb save! It was Maxim De Cuyper who managed to find an angle to strike at the entrance to the area, with a vicious, slightly bell-shaped ball. But the guard slams it outside.
45′
We’re getting back on track
Hop, the ball rolls and the second half begins.
45’+1
It’s the break!
Bruges is in front at rest, taking advantage of a road trip that goes around the world. Well in place, the people of Bruges are making a good impression so far. See you right away!
37′
Gorgeous !
What a great action from Celtic! Kühn sends a precise cross, to the small rectangle, which is taken before being captured by Mignolet.
30′
Celtic wakes up
Since this goal, the Scots have regained a little confidence and managed to accelerate. But without being dangerous.
25′
OH THE GAG GOAL!
Bruges opens the scoring with a surreal goal! Alerted to a back pass, Carter-Vickers throws back towards his goalkeeper, but he does not see that he is not there. What a stupid goal!
24′
It was very close!
Superb work from Skov Olsen who enters the rectangle on the right side and rolls in, but his delivery is a little too imprecise. It was vicious!
18′
JUTGLA!
Another Bruges opportunity, less clear though. On a corner taken from the left, Jutgla headed back to the edge of the small rectangle. It’s above.
13′
First opposing opportunity
Celtic are trying their luck for the first time. A backward ball reaches Arne Engels, whose shot is too far away.
10′
Used domino
Clearly, it is the Blauw & Zwart who are the most dangerous, we have not yet seen the slightest incursion from the Scots.
5′
JUTGLA!
First big opportunity for Bruges. Jutgla fixes the defense well and finds an angle to strike, the ball grazes the right post!
3′
No surprise
No surprises on the ground yet. Bruges seem to have taken a bit of initiative, notably with Skov Olsen on the right, but there has been no chance yet.
0′
The kick-off is given
Here we go, the meeting is underway!
20h41
Arne Engels, an important pawn
Arne Engels is one of the important elements of Celtic. The midfielder is a regular starter at the Scottish club, where he has made 17 appearances this season, with a positive record of three goals and six assists.
20h26
Two teams standing together
Bruges and Celtic are only separated by a small point in this Champions League, with 7 points for Celtic (18th) and 6 for Bruges (23rd). This will be the first duel between the two clubs in the competition.
20h08
What are the issues?
This match is important, since it can allow both teams to take a big step towards the play-offs. We explain everything you need to know about this match on our site.
19h55
The composition of Bruges
The people of Bruges have revealed their starting eleven for this meeting. Only one change compared to the last group lined up in the Champions League: Onyedika is preferred to Nielsen. The rest is predictable, with Jutgla still in the lead. Remember that Siquet, Meijer and Nilsson are still unavailable.
19h50
Celtic XI
No sensation in the Scottish team’s eleven either. The eleven is the same as the one that beat Leipzig. Arne Engels is the starter and the Red Devil hopes to score points against his former club.
19h45
Good evening everyone !
Good evening everyone and welcome to this live duel between Celtic Glasgow and Bruges. This Champions League poster kicks off at 9 p.m., we’ll experience it together!
The compositions
Celtic: Schmeichel, Johnston, Taylor, Trusty, Furuhashi, Kühn, Carter-Vickers, Engels, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor
FC Bruges: Mignolet, De Cuyper, Ordonez, Mechele, Seys, Jashari, Onyedika, Vanaken, Tzolis, Skov Olsen, Jutgla
Before the match
With 6 points in four matches thanks to victories at Sturm Graz (0-1) and against Aston Villa (1-0), Club Bruges currently occupies 23rd place. A victory this Wednesday in Glasgow would almost be synonymous with qualification for the play-offs which will contest the teams ranked from 9th to 24th place. The Belgian champions could also still dream of a place in the top 8, which offers a direct ticket to the round of 16.
“We will aim for three points anyway. It is a good option for both clubs to move on to the next round (in the event of a victory, editor’s note). We will have to see the appearance of the meeting. We will perhaps be happy with a point at the end of the meeting”declared Nicky Hayen, the Bruges coach, on Tuesday at a press conference. The people of Bruges will also have to manage the atmosphere “extraordinaire” from Celtic Park, a true fortress of the Scottish club which has not yet lost at home this season, including two victories in C1 against Slovan Bratislava (5-1) and Leipzig (3-1).
Arne Engels’ club, which will celebrate its reunion with its training club on Wednesday, occupies 18th place with 7 points. Nicky Hayen’s players prepared for this trip to Scotland in the best possible way with a 7-0 victory against Sint-Truiden on Saturday in the league, including a quadruple from Christos Tzolis.
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