“Celtic No More Local Champions…” James McFadden Praises Celtic’s Fantastic Result with Atalanta while Praising TWO Celtic Players as the Heroes of the Match….

James McFadden Praises Celtic’s Champions League Result

Former Scotland player and Scottish football pundit James McFadden has hailed Celtic’s 0-0 draw against Atalanta in the Champions League as a “fantastic result.” Celtic traveled to Italy amidst intense media scrutiny following their 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund earlier this month.

McFadden believes Brendan Rodgers and Celtic have silenced their critics with this resilient performance. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, McFadden said, “For Celtic to get a draw here is a fantastic result… Everybody wants to see great football, but the big question about Celtic was, can they adapt and get a result against one of the bigger teams in Europe?”

McFadden highlighted Liam Scales and Auston Trusty’s outstanding defensive display, saying, “Defensively, Scales and Trusty were outstanding. Anything that came in the box, they got in the way of… They didn’t panic and understood they had to defend.”

This result boosts Celtic’s confidence heading into their next two fixtures against RB Leipzig and Young Boys. With four points from their first three games, Celtic is well-positioned to advance from the league stage for the first time since 2013.

Rodgers’ tactical approach and ability to adapt were questioned, but McFadden praised the manager’s decision to prioritize defense. “You have to give Brendan Rodgers and the players credit… They’ve come here against a very good side and asked a lot of questions of Celtic.”

Celtic’s draw against Atalanta marks their first-ever Champions League point on Italian soil, a testament to the team’s growing resilience and determination.

As Celtic looks to build on this momentum, McFadden’s praise underscores the significance of this result. With key fixtures on the horizon, Celtic’s ability to replicate this performance will be crucial in determining their Champions League fate.