“brilliant…” Danny Murphy singles out TWO TOP player that deserves all the praise against Club brugge

Celtic’s Champions League Hopes Intact After 1-1 Draw Against Club Brugge

Celtic Football Club’s quest for a spot in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages remains on track following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Club Brugge at Celtic Park. Despite conceding an own goal in the first half, the Hoops responded resiliently in the second 45, with Daizen Maeda’s equalizer ensuring that Brendan Rodgers’ side remains well-placed to advance to the last-16 play-offs.

The match itself was an enthralling encounter, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout. However, it was Club Brugge who drew first blood, courtesy of Cameron Carter-Vickers’ unfortunate own goal. The American center-back’s misjudgment allowed the ball to pass into the net, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead after 26 minutes.

Despite this setback, Celtic responded positively in the second half, with Maeda’s clever turn and finish on the hour mark restoring parity to the contest. The Japanese winger’s goal was a testament to his pace, agility, and clinical finishing ability, and it ensured that the Hoops would share the spoils with their Belgian opponents.

Danny Murphy Praises Celtic Duo’s ‘Brilliant’ Performances

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy was full of praise for two Celtic players in particular, following their Champions League draw. Murphy highlighted the importance of Kasper Schmeichel’s ‘brilliant’ fingertip save from Maxim De Cuyper, which prevented Club Brugge from taking a 2-0 lead.

“Well, he did [pull off a brilliant save from De Cuyper],” Murphy said on BBC’s Champions League highlights Match of the Day. “All big games are about moments and this was a moment of real quality. A brilliant fingertip save. We know he is capable of that. I think, at that stage, if he hadn’t made that save, then Celtic would have given themselves a mountain to climb, so credit to him and the team actually for the resilience to get back into it. It was better in the second half.”

Murphy also praised Maeda’s ‘brilliant’ finish, which kissed the post and went into the back of the net. “This is a brilliant goal, great skill,” Murphy added. “He doesn’t even need to look at the goal. Just a nice caress into the far corner. A brilliant finish.”

Celtic’s Champions League Hopes Remain Alive

While Celtic may have been frustrated not to have secured all three points against Club Brugge, the draw has done little to diminish their prospects of advancing to the Champions League knockout stages. With three games remaining in the group stage, Celtic’s fate remains firmly in their own hands, and they will be confident of securing the points required to book their place in the last-16 play-offs.

In conclusion, Celtic’s 1-1 draw against Club Brugge may not have been the most satisfying result, but it has done little to dampen their prospects of progressing to the Champions League knockout stages. With an 87% chance of making the last-16 play-offs, the Hoops remain firmly on course to achieve their European objectives.

References:

• Celtic Football Club official website
• UEFA Champions League official website
• Football Meets Data

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