RB Leipzig found themselves in for a surprise at Celtic Park during their Champions League loss to Brendan Rodgers’s team. Veteran midfielder Kevin Kampl conceded that the Leipzig players struggled to cope with the intense atmosphere created by the fans from the very beginning of the match.
The Bundesliga outfit’s sporting director also acknowledged that Celtic deserved the victory as they put Leipzig on edge in the crucial Champions League encounter. Pat Nevin even noted a moment before the final whistle when he observed Leipzig’s players appearing disinterested during the game as Celtic dominated at Parkhead.
Nevin recounted on The Scottish Football Podcast, “Celtic displayed incredible passion and determination, whereas the Leipzig players seemed to lack that same level of commitment. Openda in particular looked eager to leave the pitch early, showing a clear lack of desire to continue. It was disappointing to see as the passion needs to be present in the entire squad.”
With Celtic now just two games away from securing a spot in the Champions League play-off rounds, it is crucial for Brendan Rodgers and his team to secure victories against Club Brugges and Young Boys to solidify their position. These upcoming matches will be key in ensuring the Hoops’ continued success in the prestigious tournament.
