Celtic endured a tough night in the Champions League, suffering a heavy 7-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park. The Scottish side had started their season strongly, winning all nine of their previous matches, but they struggled to handle the intensity and quality of Dortmund’s play.
Celtic’s defensive errors were a major factor, with unforced mistakes leading to five goals in a disastrous first half. Nuri Sahin’s team maintained their control in the second half, adding two more goals to round off a dominant performance.
Brendan Rodgers’ side will be disappointed with the result, especially after entering the match with such positive momentum, but the experience highlights the challenge of competing at the highest level of European football.
Chris Sutton has his say as Celtic fall to heavy Champions League defeat
Bitter night was difficult to take but plenty left for Celtic
Celtic’s 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund was undoubtedly a tough result to swallow, but realistically, it was always going to be a challenging match. Competing against top-tier teams in the Champions League is never easy, and while the nature of the performance was disappointing, there’s still plenty of opportunity for Celtic to turn things around in the group stage.
The team needs to reflect deeply on the mistakes made, especially the defensive lapses and the overly aggressive approach that left them exposed. However, they shouldn’t shy away from acknowledging these issues. With many points still available in the tournament, there’s hope that the Bhoys can regroup and make a push for the knockout stages — something they haven’t achieved in over a decade.
The focus now will likely be on tightening their defensive shape and being more pragmatic in future matches to better compete against Europe’s elite.
Celtic will need to take valuable lessons from their heavy defeat against Borussia Dortmund as they prepare for crucial matches against Atalanta and RB Leipzig. Chris Sutton’s analysis, pointing out the naivety of the tactics employed, highlights the need for Brendan Rodgers to reconsider the setup, especially in such high-stakes European ties.
The lack of defensive resilience, which Rodgers had emphasized in the build-up, was evident throughout the game. Going forward, adjustments in both the tactical approach and the mindset of the players are essential. With the group stage far from over, Celtic still have a chance to fight for qualification. However, Rodgers will likely need to be more pragmatic against teams like Atalanta and Leipzig, ensuring his side is better organized and not too exposed defensively.
It will be telling to hear Rodgers’ post-match reflections, especially after the confidence he displayed in his squad before the match. A shift in approach could be key if Celtic hope to avoid similar defeats and improve their chances of advancing.
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