Sport nationCeltic on Brink of Champions League History After Thrashing RB Leipzig
Celtic’s sensational 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig has propelled Brendan Rodgers’ side to the cusp of securing a spot in the Champions League play-offs.
The Hoops’ impressive performance, courtesy of Nicolas Kuhn’s double and Reo Hatate’s strike, has yielded seven points from four games, cementing their position in the new league phase format.
To guarantee direct qualification for the last 16, Celtic must finish among the top eight teams. According to Opta stats, accumulating 16 points would give them a 95% chance of achieving this feat.
With four games remaining, Rodgers’ men require just three more victories to reach this milestone. Their upcoming fixtures include:
- Club Brugge (home)
- Dinamo Zagreb (away)
- Young Boys (home)
- Aston Villa (away)
Celtic’s prospects look promising, especially considering their current form. Securing 10 points would give them a 99% chance of reaching the play-offs, requiring just one more win.
Rodgers’ side has already surpassed expectations, and their European campaign is shaping up to be one of the club’s finest in recent memory.
Key statistics:
- Celtic require three more points to virtually secure a play-off spot.
- 16 points would give Celtic a 95% chance of direct qualification for the last 16.
- Celtic have seven points from four games.
Amina Umar
Sport nation
