Summary

  • Defeat ends Celtic's hopes of progressing from Group E

  • Substitute Immobile nets twice in final 10 minutes before Celtic have penalty awarded then rescinded

  • Kyogo shoots inches wide in second half with Celtic's best chance of game

  • Forrest makes rare Celtic start in absence of wingers Palma & Maeda

  1. Cheeriopublished at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Still 1-0 to Atletico Madrid away to Feyenoord as half-time approaches.

    We'll leave it here.

    Another disappointing evening for Celtic in the Champions League, consigned to last place in Group E with one point from five matches.

    There's one more to come at home to Feyenoord on 13 December and that's all about pride and prize money.

    Celtic must lift themselves for a visit to St Johnstone on Sunday as they carry on the quest to get back to this competition next time.

  2. 'The players have given everything'published at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    "Sadly for us, over the course of all the games, we've been hampered with our squad and availability," continued Brendan Rodgers. "At this level, for us, that's the very minimum.

    "But I have to commend the players that have been playing. They have given everything. The game was very competitive right the way through.

    "We lose two goals but the effort and commitment was there."

    Celtic captain Callum McGregor and Liam ScalesImage source, SNS
  3. Rodgers laments 'two poor goals'published at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Brendan Rodgers thinks Celtic played "too safe" in the first half. "We kept the ball but we needed to progress the game that bit more," he explained.

    "Second half, we were much better, progressing the game through the pitch and managing the game well and then we arrive on the ascendency.

    "In the last 20 minutes we looked like the team that could go on and get the result, but we gave away two poor goals.

    "The first one, we're in a great position up the pitch and we lose possession and never recover our shape. Then they get a bit of luck with the deflection. That was a tough one to take.

    "For the second goal, we obviously need to be stronger and better."

  4. 'We want to finish on a high'published at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    "We want to finish on a high," said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. We want to win in front of our own supporters. Our support has been incredible, travelling all round Europe. They haven't seen us win and we'd love to give them that victory at home and finish off with a positive result."

  5. One more chance to find a winpublished at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Celtic managed two points in the Champions League last season.

    They sit on one at the moment, with that final match at home to Feyenoord to come.

    The Dutch may well have something to play for in Glasgow but surely Celtic will throw the kitchen sink at them in a bid to end their six-year wait for a group stage victory.

  6. Postpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Atletico Madrid have their noses in front away to Feyenoord, thanks to an own goal.

  7. Celtic 'need to add quality' - Rodgerspublished at 20:18 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    "It's the overall quality," says Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. "We need to have our very best players available.

    "What makes the difference is that bit of experience and genuine quality. That's something we can hopefully resolve over the next couple of windows.

    "This group has gained more experience and shown they can compete in some games - but we need to add quality. That's the glaring thing that stands out."

  8. Clean sheet woes continue for Celticpublished at 20:10 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    This was the 26th game in a row that Celtic have gone without a Champions League clean sheet against sides from Europe's 'big five' leagues, a streak that trails all the way back to a 2-0 win over Villarreal in December 2008.

  9. 'The game was there for Celtic'published at 20:04 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Neil Lennon
    Former Celtic manager on TNT Sports

    I thought Lazio were very passive like they were at Celtic Park. The game was there for Celtic but somehow they've managed to lose.

  10. 'Immobile decided the game'published at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    No surprise to see Uefa have given the player of the match award to Ciro Immobile.

    The technical observer panel said: "He showed world-class qualities in front of goal. He changed and decided the game with his two goals."

    Ciro Immobile was the goal-hero for LazioImage source, Getty Images
  11. Lazio lead the way - for nowpublished at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Lazio now sit on top of Group E with 10 points but they're not assured of a place in the last 16 just yet.

    They will be if Atletico Madrid win away to Feyenoord. That one kicks off at De Kuip shortly.

    If the Dutch take three points then it gets rather twitchy for Lazio, who visit Madrid for their final match.

  12. Postpublished at 19:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Celtic have one game remaining in Group E, at home to Feyenoord in a fortnight.

    "They've got to try and finish with a win," says former captain and manager Neil Lennon on TNT.

  13. 'Celtic's Champions League record is lamentable'published at 19:46 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer on Sportsound

    Celtic, second half, were a better attacking threat.

    It's the same old story, It's yet another defeat. Their Champions League record is just lamentable.

    I thought this was a game they could have won. I gave them a really good chance of drawing. To lose 2-0 is really disappointing.

  14. The wait goes on for Celticpublished at 19:42 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    FT: Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Celtic's winless run in the Champions League stretches to 15 games (D3 L12).

  15. FULL-TIME Lazio 2-0 Celticpublished at 19:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    A third away defeat for Celtic in Group E and that's last place confirmed with a game to spare.

    Ciro Immobile was the Lazio hero with two late goals

    Substitute Ciro Immobile scored twiceImage source, SNS
  16. 'Clear penalty'published at 19:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    John Hartson
    Former Celtic striker on TNT Sports

    * A different take from John Hartson...

    He's been pushed in the back. Clear penalty.

  17. 'Correct decision'published at 19:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportsound

    When I saw it initially, I thought there was very minimal contact.

    For me, it wasn't a penalty. I think that's the correct decision.

  18. PENALTY OVERTURNEDpublished at 19:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Oh dear. David Turnbull was standing over the penalty spot for a long time and now he's not getting to it after all.

    No big surprise really, since the contact was so negligible.

    Presumably the booking is scratched too.

  19. Postpublished at 19:36 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2023

    Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    Hang on. The Celtic penalty might not stand. The ref is off for a look at the monitor.

  20. PENALTY TO CELTICpublished at 90+3 mins

    Lazio 2-0 Celtic

    A wee nudge on Oh and Celtic have a very soft penalty.

    Patric Gil is booked for it too.