Summary

  • Kyogo races through to steer low finish into the net; Vecino's header just crosses the line after slack defending to level tie

  • Palma crashes in Celtic second late on, but goal eventually ruled out after VAR check for offside; Pedro then strikes in injury time for visitors

  • Celtic sit bottom of Group E after Atletico Madrid beat Feyenoord

  1. G'nightpublished at 22:53 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    That'll do us for tonight.

    You'll be able to find more analysis and reaction on our dedicated Celtic page.

    We'll be back tomorrow with more European coverage involving Scottish sides.

    Take care.

  2. Devastating way to lose - Rodgerspublished at 22:49 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    More from Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers in his post-match presser...

    "We're bitterly disappointed. We totally felt we deserved to take something from the game. We had a great start, and scored a great goal.

    "We're disappointed with the goal we conceded. We could do better from the corner, but I thought going into the second half - except from the one opportunity they had late on - we had good control of the game and were getting through them, and it only looked like being a matter of time until we could score.

    "We got the goal, but unfortunately Daizen just got a touch on it and made it offside. I felt at that time we deserved to get in front.

    "To concede late on like we did, it's really harsh on us. But, there is learning there, you have to secure the ball in the game and if you're not going to win it at that stage, you certainly can't lose it.

    "The players gave everything, we have the mentality, everything. I'm just disappointed for the players and supporters that we couldn't get the result.

    "It was a devastating way to lose a game because we deserved something from it, but we'll analyse it and learn the lessons from it."

    Brendan Rodgers and Luis PalmaImage source, SNS
  3. 'Celtic didn't manage the game'published at 22:47 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

    At this level, Lazio won't continue to make the same mistakes. They won't continue to hit the first man, they will find the players, but that's their quality.

    You have to manage that, and Celtic just didn't at the end of the game.

  4. 'Celtic must show European progression'published at 22:44 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    We were all looking forward to the Champions League for Celtic this season.

    We thought they had something about them, that they could go and actually compete. Then, the change in management, then they went off the boil a little bit.

    Third place, at least, is absolutely vital for Celtic. They have to show progression.

    Lazio celebrateImage source, SNS
  5. What's next for Celtic?published at 22:42 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Celtic need to get over this quickly as Derek McInnes' Kilmarnock visit Parkhead on Saturday (15:00 BST).

    After that, it's the international break.

  6. Postpublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    Arguably the biggest blow is the fact that Celtic now have back-to-back games with Atletico Madrid.

    Diego Simeone's side are an absolute powerhouse in European football. Getting anything from those games will be a huge ask.

    You're then potentially looking at being on zero points by the time matchday five comes along. Not ideal.

  7. 'Hammer blow'published at 22:37 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Celtic didn't deserve to lose the game. There where periods they were very good, and ones where they gave the ball away.

    You can't take chances like they did, though, you have to clear your lines and at the death, they didn't do that.

    I thought Celtic were in the ascendency, too. It's a hammer blow.

    Matt O'RileyImage source, SNS
    FT: Celtic 1-2 LazioImage source, SNS
  8. 'You can't play well for 93 minutes then switch off'published at 22:34 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Aiden McGeady
    Former Celtic winger on BBC Sportsound

    I don't think Celtic are that far away.

    Looking at the Feyenoord game, that first hour, it was very like-for-like, tonight as well, it's just fine margins.

    That was the most complete performance from a Celtic team, without being clinical and creating loads of chances, but being controlled in possession and compact defensively - apart from the goals.

    You cannot play well for 93 minutes, and switch off for two.

  9. Postpublished at 22:32 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    That defeat also sees Brendan Rodgers break an unwanted record.

    Among the 89 managers to have hit the 20-game mark in the Champions League, he is the only one to have won just two of his opening 20 matches.

  10. We deserved more from the game - Rodgerspublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells TNT Sports: "Disappointed in terms of the result of course, but really for the players because they gave so much.

    "We scored a fantastic goal and we're disappointed with the one we conceded.

    "Apart from one chance early on in the second half, we looked like we could go on and take it.

    "Disappointed with the winning goal, you just have to secure the game at that point, that’s just game management. Just that one moment of quality sees us lose the game.

    "I can’t fault the players for their effort shown in the game. I can’t be critical of this group of players after what they gave. We should have had more from that game."

  11. Postpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    Reaction from this man coming right up...

    Brendan RodgersImage source, SNS
  12. get involved

    'We're our own downfall again'published at 22:25 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 2-1 Lazio

    Dave: Celtic showing they are not far off holding their own with Europe's finest. The result is partially lucky for the Italians as they did not overawe Celtic at any point in the match.

    Rory: Went toe to toe with a mainstay of European football. The match finishes a couple of minutes earlier and we'd be talking about a gladiatorial performance. It's a stride in the right direction.

    Ali: The long march continues for Celtic. They just can't win when it comes to the Champions League.

    Darren: We’re our own downfall once again. Make our own mistakes after outplaying the opposition. Bad night in the end against a poor Lazio side.

  13. Broken-record stuffpublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

    There are so many positives for Celtic to take, but how often can you say it?

    This was a chance, Feyenoord was a missed opportunity as well, but this is a huge one. Winning the game would have put them in a really good position in the group.

  14. 'Rodgers should be proud'published at 22:20 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Neil Lennon
    Former Celtic manager on TNT Sports

    We're stunned. Not that they didn't win it but that they lost it.

    They have to stop giving the ball away in bad areas.

    Brendan should be really proud of them though and the fans should too.

    CelticImage source, SNS
  15. Postpublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    As Colin mentions, Celtic's winless home run in the Champions League goes on.

    That's now 11 games and 10 years without one, and just one win from their last 23 Champions League games all in.

  16. 'A whole new level of torture'published at 22:15 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Colin Moffat
    BBC Scotland at Celtic Park

    When Atletico Madrid pitch up here in three weeks, 10 years will have passed without a home win for Celtic in the Champions League.

    This is an all too familiar outcome at Celtic Park on these nights, but the way it unfolded was a whole new level of torture.

    CelticImage source, SNS
    CelticImage source, SNS
  17. 'Lazio make moment count'published at 22:12 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

    Lazio looked like a team holding on for a draw, Celtic were in complete control and building in the second half.

    Celtic were patient, perhaps too patient, then it becomes a bit of a rush at the end of the game.

    Give Lazio any sort of a chance, though, and they take it. They make that moment of quality count.

  18. Fine moments decide it again - O'Rileypublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley tells TNT Sports: "Pretty upset to be honest. Game was in our hands right until the end. Fine moments once again decide it.

    "We have four games to put this right. I thought we played well but it wasn't enough."

    "That's as good as we've played in the Champions League. Conceding that late isn't nice at all. Fans were amazing as usual."

  19. Postpublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    POV: You're on the right side of a 97th-minute winner.

    CelticImage source, SNS
    celticImage source, SNS
    celticImage source, SNS

    POV: You're on the wrong side of a 95th-minute winner.

    pedro goalImage source, SNS
    pedro celebratesImage source, SNS
    Pedro celebratesImage source, SNS
  20. Postpublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 4 October 2023

    FT: Celtic 1-2 Lazio

    Aiden McGeady
    Former Celtic winger on BBC Sportsound

    I didn't see that coming at all.