Celtic faced a harsh lesson in the Champions League with a devastating 7-1 defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund. Despite their promising start to the season, former footballing greats have urged the team to quickly bounce back from this setback.
Entering the game with high spirits following a flawless start to the season, including a big win in their previous Champions League match, Celtic were brought crashing down to earth by a dominant Dortmund side. Daizen Maeda briefly lifted spirits with an equalizer, but Dortmund quickly regained control and left Celtic helpless.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, father of current Celtic keeper Kasper, emphasized the importance of moving on swiftly from this defeat. He acknowledged the difficulties of watching his son face such a tough loss but offered words of encouragement and advice to help him recover.
Despite the overwhelming defeat, Schmeichel shared a lighthearted moment with Dortmund’s hat-trick hero while also praising his outstanding performance. Reflecting on the tough loss, Schmeichel emphasized the need for Celtic to learn from the experience and refocus on their strong form leading up to this match.
In a heart-to-heart conversation with his son after the game, Schmeichel advised Kasper to take the defeat in stride, lead by example in the dressing room, and help the team grow from this challenging experience. While the loss was a tough blow, Schmeichel reminded Celtic that it was just a bad day at the office and that they must push forward with optimism and resilience.
