Sport nationCeltic vs RB Leipzig: Champions League Preview
Celtic FC is set to face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday, November 5, at 8 pm GMT. The Hoops, currently 20th in the league table, will look to secure a crucial win to advance to the playoffs round.
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In their last Champions League outing, Celtic drew 0-0 with Atalanta, earning a hard-fought point on the road. Meanwhile, Leipzig suffered a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool, with Darwin Nunez scoring the only goal.
TV Broadcast
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate in Scotland and the UK, with coverage beginning at 7 pm GMT.
Referee Appointments
Frenchman Benoit Bastien will referee the game, assisted by Hicham Zakrani and Aurelien Berthomieu. Thomas Leonard will serve as the fourth official, while Benoit Millot and Maurizio Mariani will oversee VAR.
Celtic’s Champions League Campaign
Brendan Rodgers’ men will seek to build on their impressive defensive display against Atalanta. A win against Leipzig could propel them into the playoffs round.
Leipzig’s European Struggles
The German outfit will aim to bounce back from their defeat to Liverpool. Leipzig’s inability to find a response against the Reds raises concerns about their attacking prowess.
Head-to-Head
This will be the fourth meeting between Celtic and RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Celtic has won one, drawn one, and lost one of their previous encounters.
Key Players
Celtic:
- Kyogo Furuhashi (forward)
- Reo Hatate (midfielder)
- Carl Starfelt (defender)
RB Leipzig:
- Christopher Nkunku (forward)
- Dani Olmo (midfielder)
- Dayot Upamecano (defender)
Predicted Lineups
Celtic:
- Hart; Ralston, Starfelt, Carter-Vickers, Taylor; Hatate, McGregor, O’Riley; Furuhashi, Abada, Maeda
RB Leipzig:
- Blaswich; Simakan, Orban, Upamecano, Raum; Kampl, Laimer, Olmo; Nkunku, Werner, Szoboszlai
Conclusion
Celtic vs RB Leipzig promises to be an intense Champions League clash. Both teams will seek to secure crucial points in their quest for European glory.
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- “RB Leipzig’s European Woes: What’s Behind Their Struggles?”
- “Brendan Rodgers’ Tactical Masterclass: How Celtic Can Beat RB Leipzig”
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- Celtic FC (official website)
- RB Leipzig (official website)
- UEFA Champions League (official website)
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