Summary

  • Kyogo rolls in stunning opener but Griezmann converts from spot on rebound

  • Palma flashes in to put Celtic back in front before Witsel effort ruled out for offside

  • Morata header early in second half levels contest before De Paul sent off

  • Scottish champions earn first point in Group E having lost to Feyenoord & Lazio

  • Feyenoord beat Lazio 3-1 in other group game

  1. Fans defy club in flags furorepublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 25 October 2023

    Celtic v Atletico Madrid (20:00)

    As you can see, Celtic's appeal not to bring flags and banners relating to the Israel - Gaza conflict has been ignored by a section of the support.

    The Green Brigade group have been encouraging fans to "courageously fly the flag for Palestine" and they have been busy preparing a display in their corner of the ground.

    The Green Brigade prepare a pro-Palestine displayImage source, SNS
  2. Atleti bring in a couple of world champspublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 25 October 2023

    Celtic v Atletico Madrid (20:00)

    The visitors recall Rodrigo De Paul and Nahuel Molina. In case you need reminding, those two started in Argentina's World Cup final victory last year...

  3. Same again for Celticpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 25 October 2023

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    No surprises from Brendan Rodgers as he picks the same starting XI for the third game running.

    Liam ScalesImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Liam Scales continues in the heart of defence for Celtic

  4. LINE-UPS at Celtic Parkpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 25 October 2023

    Celtic v Atletico Madrid (20:00)

    Celtic: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, Hatate, O'Riley, Maeda, Palma, Kyogo.

    Substitutes: Bain, Lagerbielke, Morrison, Phillips, Ralston, Turnbull, Iwata, Bernardo, Oh, Yang, Forrest, Johnston.

    Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Hermoso, Witsel, Savic, Molina, Galan, Koke, Saul, De Paul, Griezmann, Morata.

    Substitutes: Grbic, Gomis, Azpilicueta, Soyuncu, Correa, Llorente, Barrios, Requelme.

  5. Can Celtic end long wait?published at 19:00 British Summer Time 25 October 2023

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    Not exactly the kind of anniversary you want to celebrate...

    This week marks 10 years since Celtic's last home win in the group stage of the Champions League.

    James Forrest and Beram Kayal got the goals against Ajax that evening.

    Can Celtic end their long wait this evening?

    Beram Kayal was on target in a 2-1 win over Ajax in October 2013Image source, SNS
  6. 'We have to take something from the game'published at 18:58 British Summer Time 25 October 2023

    Celtic v Atletico Madrid (20:00)

    "We play every game to win but your pressure always has to be educated," said Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers at Tuesday's media conference. "We want to be intense but we have to press the game with an intelligence as well, because they have top-level players.

    "It’s important for us, if we are going to progress at any point in any of the competitions, we have to take something from the game, otherwise it’s a hugely difficult challenge for us.

    "But we are excited about the challenge and I am really looking forward to seeing how we take that challenge on.

    "This is a team that knows their way around European football, they are fighting for the Spanish title. But we just have to go and play our game and look to be brave and play with that courage we have been playing with, and see if we can pose them some problems."

    Celtic manager Brendan RodgersImage source, SNS
  7. Celtic seek first points in Champions Leaguepublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 25 October 2023

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    It's been a familiar tale of frustration for Celtic in the Champions League so far.

    Two games, two decent performances, two defeats.

    The Scottish Premiership leaders really need to get points on the board but face a stern test this evening against an Atletico Madrid side full of superstars with one of the wiliest managers in the business.

    Celtic ParkImage source, SNS