Classic Celtic Matches | Celtic 2-1 Barcelona | An Unforgettable night in Paradise
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Publicado 2023-08-30
After an outstanding performance for 94 minutes, the Hoops kept the greatest team in the world at bay, and even an injury-time strike by Lionel Messi wasn’t enough to stop them taking all three points.
It was one of the most incredible European nights ever seen at Paradise, and one of the most stunning results in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
And after a magnificent stadium display celebrating the 125th anniversary, Barcelona got the game underway amid an electric atmosphere
In the 21st minute, Charlie Mulgrew swung a corner to the back post, and jumping above everyone, Wanyama, the stand-out performer of the opening period, headed it into the back of the net.
And as if the atmosphere wasn’t thunderous enough, Paradise erupted, and continued to be a cauldron of noise as the match got back underway.
Barcelona came out strong in the second period and won a string of corners, but good defending, especially from Matthews, kept them at bay. And on the hour mark, Fraser Forster continued the good work with a double save, keeping Alexis out with hands and then his legs.
Forster continued excel at the opposite end of the pitch, and pulled off a series of world-class saves to deny the Catalan giants. They responded by bringing on World Cup winners David Villa, Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique but they still couldn’t break Celtic down.
And it was another Forster´s outstanding block, and clearance, which set up Celtic´s second. The ball forward deceived Xavi and with a blistering run into the box, substitute Watt became a hero as coolly slotted the ball past Valdes to make it 2-0.
There was only seven minutes left to play but Celtic Park was already in party mode, raising the roof with their celebrations.
Four minutes of stoppage were added, and in typical Barca style they weaved their way through Celtic and completed a sublime passing display with a goal. Messi latched on to the loose ball after another great Forster save, and made it a nervy end for the home support.
In the end, though, it was the buoyant home support that raised the Paradise roof for the fourth time in the game - at the start, the two goals and the final whistle.
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Todos los comentarios (21)
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I watched these games, I was only 15 years old, I'm Brazilian, I thought it was insane that the cameras were moving, and from that day until today I became a big fan of Celtic, I watched several games, I was my favorite
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"LISTEN TO THIS : CELTIC 2 - BARCELONA 1" Damn, i love that passion
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As a Barca fan I remember watching this game and thinking to myself. "This Celtic team is something special." and then seeing Celtic fans supporting Palestine. That scene was unbelivable with "You'll Never Walk Alone" playing in the background brought tears to my eyes. This Celtic club and its fans are probably the realist fans in world Football. Celtic FC and Celtic fans are something special 💚 PS: As a Barca fan this was the one and only time I ever felt happy after a loss.
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MATCH FACTS (11/7/2012) CELTIC V BARCELONA 2 GOALS 1 5 ATTEMPS 23 5 ON TARGET 14 11 FOULS 8 1/0 YELLOW/RED 2/0 4 OFFSIDE 1 11% POSSESION 89% 166 PASSES 955
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I was at this match when I was 10 years old, still vividly in my memory 🥰🇮🇪☘️
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Big forster what kept the big man was .. that low 1 handed save was brilliant and even watchin this in 2023 I feel going have heart attack watching it with excitement and anxiety even tho know result I feel my body tensed up and my heart pumping .. what nite what club what atmosphere what great supporters what game ... WHAT FEELING
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What it must have been like to be in the stadium that night... 🍀💚
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We need a goalie like Fraser Forster at the club
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What a night it was. Thats why we love football
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Soy un fan del Barça, pero la afición del Celtic es algo de otro planeta, es increíble el ambiente de Celtic Park, sobre todo ese día.
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Foster played an excellent game, what a performance!! 🧤⚽🔝💯
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The atmosphere. Be great to see them play in the English prem
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Forster was some keeper for us
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2012 what a year
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Just listen to how loud that 2nd goal was 🍀
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Celtic and Barcelona, We Are The Brothers
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The lennon haters, the young entitled following from last 24 years, and those who have agenda against lawell...against Desmond.. against rodgers.... never lived through the pain of the 90s... we have dominated for 20 odd years.. be thankful... be grateful.... be FAITHFUL THROUGH AND THROUGH. YNWA..... GET BEHIND THE CLUB.. PLAYERS, MANAGER, STAFF, BOARD. OR BUGGER OFF....HAIL HAIL
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FS2 row 13 seat 13 what a nite HH🍀
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Deflect at all costs...🍀
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I remember Rod Stewart bursting into tears.
