Sport nationAtalanta vs Celtic Referee: Irfan Peljto’s History with the Hoops
October 21, 2024
Celtic travels to Italy to face Atalanta in the Champions League, seeking redemption after a rollercoaster campaign. As Brendan Rodgers’ side prepares for the crucial match, they’ll face a familiar yet unwelcome figure – Bosnian referee Irfan Peljto.
Peljto’s Previous Encounter with Celtic
Last season, Peljto officiated Celtic’s 2-0 loss to Feyenoord at De Kuip. The match was marred by two red cards for Celtic players Gustaf Lagerbielke and Odin Thiago Holm. Calvin Stengs and Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored for Feyenoord, but the sendings-off dominated the narrative.
Concerns for Celtic
Rodgers and Celtic fans worry that Peljto’s history with the team might influence the upcoming match. The Bosnian referee’s reputation for strict discipline could impact Celtic’s chances.
Champions League Campaign
Celtic’s Champions League journey has been unpredictable. They thrashed Slovan Bratislava 5-1 at Parkhead but suffered a 7-1 drubbing against Borussia Dortmund. A strong performance against Atalanta is crucial.
Atalanta’s Recent Form
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta enters the match after a mixed start to their Serie A campaign. Celtic will need to capitalize on Atalanta’s inconsistencies.
Referee Irfan Peljto’s Profile
Peljto, a relatively unknown quantity, has officiated in various European competitions. His assistants for the match are:
- Senad Ibrišimbegović
- Davor Beljo
- Antoni Bandić (fourth official)
Celtic’s Task
Rodgers’ team must focus on the game, avoiding any disciplinary issues that might give Peljto reason to intervene. A composed performance will be key to securing a positive result.
Previous Meetings
Celtic’s history with Atalanta is limited, but they’ll draw inspiration from their impressive Champions League victories.
Champions League Group Stage
The group stage is heating up, with Celtic seeking to improve their standings.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 6 |
| Atalanta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Celtic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 |
| Slovan Bratislava | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
Conclusion
Celtic faces a challenging test against Atalanta, compounded by referee Irfan Peljto’s history with the team. A disciplined performance will be crucial to securing a positive result.
Sources
- UEFA Champions League
- Celtic FC
- Atalanta BC
- GRV Media Ltd.
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