This proved a Celtic Park rarity. The Scottish champions were rampant against continental opposition, on an evening absorbing so many years of frustration for Celtic at elite level. New format, new Celtic, new danger.
The paucity of Slovan Bratislava will most likely be borne out by subsequent Champions League outings but Brendan Rodgers and Celtic were fully entitled to relish what played out here after game upon game of European turmoil. Rodgers and his players will travel to Borussia Dortmund believing this environment need not be so chastising after all.
Written by Ewan Murray at Celtic Park
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/sep/18/celtic-slovan-bratislava-champions-league-match-report under the title “Celtic put five past Slovan Bratislava in dream Champions League opening win”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
