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Opta Stats Rate Celtic’s Chances of Champions League Knockout Qualification After Famous Win
Celtic romped to an inspired UEFA Champions League victory over RB Leipzig this evening, putting them on the brink of knockout qualification.
Christoph Baumgartner opened the scoring early doors but a quick fire double from Nicolas Kuhn soon put the Bhoys ahead.
Reo Hatate then sealed the points with 18 minutes to go, tapping in from close range after some questionable Peter Gulasci goalkeeping.
The Hoops put in as good a performance as several fans can remember in European Football’s premier club comPetition.
Supporters are now looking ahead to potential qualification for the knockout rounds.
With seven points from four Games, the Scottish champions are in a hugely prosperous position.
Indeed, reliable stats provider Opta claims the Celts need just need three more points to secure a 99% chance of reaching the last-16 play-off stage.
Further ahead, 16 points could secure the Hoops an automatic place in the last 16:
With Club Brugge and Young Boys at home along with Dinamo Zagreb away among Celtic’s next three fixtures, on current European form, one wouldn’t bet against Brendan Rodgers’ men of defying the odds and finishing in the top eight of the league phase.
Tonight was a statement victory on a famous night, which fans far and wide will remember for many years to come.
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