Celtic’s previously untouchable undefeated streak was shattered in devastating fashion as Borussia Dortmund handed them a crushing 7-1 defeat in the UEFA Champions League. Despite Daizen Maeda briefly providing hope with an equalizer, Celtic found themselves unable to cope with Dortmund’s relentless attacking force. Karim Adeyemi’s hat-trick, coupled with Serhou Guirassy’s clinical spot-kick, saw the Scottish champions reeling and trailing 5-1 by the end of the first half.
This abysmal performance not only marked Celtic as the first British team to concede five goals in the opening half of a European match since Cwmbran Town in 1997 but also sparked a social media frenzy of mockery and ridicule from rival fans. The internet was ablaze with scathing comments and witty jabs at Celtic’s expense, highlighting the extent of their embarrassment on the European stage.
As Celtic’s disappointing record in Germany continued, questions arose surrounding their ability to compete at the highest level in Europe. Despite a valiant effort by Liam Scales and crucial saves from Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic narrowly avoided a more humiliating scoreline, narrowly escaping a repeat of their worst-ever European defeat.
With little time to recover from the defeat, Celtic must quickly regroup for their upcoming Scottish Premiership clash against Ross County. Having won their first six matches of the domestic campaign, Celtic will be eager to put their European woes behind them and continue their pursuit of domestic success after a crushing blow in Germany.
