MATCH 1887 - Tuesday 6 September 2022

 

Group Stage

CELTIC  0  REAL MADRID  3

Scorers:  Vinicius Jr, Modric, Hazard

14 times European Champions, Real Madrid visit Celtic Park for the first time in the Champions League era.  Despite a fine Celtic performance for the first 50 minutes they are unable to take one of their chances and Real calmly take the lead through their Brazilian star Vinicius Jr early in the second half.  Modric quickly adds a second to take full control of the match.

The match is played in a tremendous atmosphere throughout the 90 minutes. Several Real players recording their admiration in their post-match tweets.  

Managers: Ange Postecoglou and Carlo Ancelotti with another Celtic Park visit.

A few pre-match photos:

Personal note:

• 2nd time seeing Real Madrid
• Real Madrid are the 8th Spainish club I've seen Celtic play in European competitions.
• My 2nd UEFA match of the season and 187th overall

Minor Match 66 - Tuesday 6 September 2022

SEASON 2022/23

UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE 

Venue:  EXCELSIOR STADIUM

CELTIC B  0  REAL MADRID YOUTHS  6

Scorers:  Fortuny, Youssef, Herrero, Paz(2), Palacios

Line ups:

Real Madrid'sYouth team visit Airdrie and put on a show in the rain against a young Celtic B side.  The game started in monsoon conditions but is far from a leveller as Real race into a 2 goal lead before Celtic are reduced to 10 men midway from the first half.  McPherson sent off for a professional foul. A further two goals are scored before the break, followed by another brace in the second which is at least played in better weather conditions.

The stand out players for Real are captain Angel and Paz.

Match - Goals link

MATCH 1886 - Saturday 3 September 2022

SEASON  2022/23

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: CELTIC PARK

CELTIC  4  RANGERS*  0

Scorers: Abada(2), Jota, Turnbull

Another big derby win for Celtic.  As the two sides get ready to take part in this season's Champions League group stage it was Celtic that showed their quality in the final third, capitalising on a number of mistakes from the visitors.

Match Report: LINK

Personal Notes:

• 17th time attending this relatively new Scottish fixture since the new Rangers club was formed. 
• 18th time seeing Rangers2012
• 8th match of the season