“Celtic Stun RB Leipzig with Electrifying 3-1 Victory Under the Paradise Lights!”
It was a thrilling evening at Paradise as Celtic secured a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, with goals from Nicolas Kuhn and Reo Hatate.
Leipzig initially went ahead from a corner, but Kuhn equalized with a stunning shot from outside the box that hit the post on its way in. Kuhn then put Celtic in the lead just before halftime, and Hatate added a third with under 20 minutes remaining.
After the game, Brendan Rodgers reflected on the memorable night, commending his team’s performance, spirit, and the electric atmosphere in the stadium. “It’s a fantastic night for the club,” he said. “The result, the display, and the energy in the stands were incredible.”
Rodgers praised his players, saying, “The team deserves all the credit. They started confidently, pressed well, and showed maturity by taking control of the game. Over the match, I thought we dominated, pressing effectively and showing a real hunger for the second goal. We managed the second half well.”
Rodgers called it the most complete performance he’s seen as Celtic manager, noting, “We’ve beaten Leipzig before, but the quality of this team and their position makes this win special. They’ve only conceded five goals all season, so scoring three and creating more chances shows how vibrant and exciting our side is.”
He added, “That’s three straight home wins in the Champions League. After Dortmund, few would have expected us to get four points from the matches against Atalanta and Leipzig.”