On 28 November, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Lazio (Rome) and Celtic (Glasgow) met.
Champions League
Lazio ( Rome) - Celtic (Glasgow ) - 2:0 (0:0)
Goals: Immobile (82), Immobile (85)
Warnings: Taylor (27), A. Johnston (35), Nicolo Rovella (50), Matt O'Reilly (71), Yang Hyun-Joon (78), Pedro (89), Patric (90+4).
Lazio secure victory over Celtic in UEFA Champions League match at Stadio Olimpico In a much-anticipated UEFA Champions League match, Italian side Lazio hosted Scottish side Celtic at the legendary Stadio Olimpico. Both teams were keen to secure a crucial victory and the fans who filled the stands were eagerly awaiting the start of the match. The match started with a fast and tense battle for dominance. Both teams looked to take control of the game from the opening minutes, but eventually the score was tied, leading to 0-0 at half-time. Celtic players G Taylor and A Johnston received yellow cards in the 27th and 35th minutes respectively, emphasising the physicality and intensity of the game. Returning to the pitch in the second half, Lazio player N. Rovella received a yellow card in the 50th minute, adding to the disciplinary record. With the score tied, both teams made substitutions in an attempt to energise the game and find a breakthrough goal. In the 61st minute Celtic made their first substitution, replacing J. Forrest with M. Johnston. Lazio followed suit and made two substitutions, replacing T. Castellanos with C. Immobile. Immobile, and Felipe Anderson for Pedro. These changes breathed new life into the game, raising the stakes even higher.
As the match entered its final stages, tensions rose, leading to more yellow cards. Celtic players M. O'Reilly and Yang Hyun-Joon received warnings in the 71st and 78th minutes respectively. Lazio's Pedro also received a yellow card in the 89th minute, which intensified the fight on the pitch. However, in the end it was Lazio who got the win. In the 82nd minute, C. Immobile turned the tide by scoring a goal that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Lazio secured the triumph just three minutes later when Immobile struck again, further increasing his influence on the game. Both teams made substitutions in the final minutes of the match. Lazio replaced Luis Alberto with D. Kamada in the 84th minute, while Celtic released D. Turnbull in place of Yang Hyeon Jun in the 86th minute. In the end, Lazio won a deserved 2-0 victory, while Celtic players were disappointed but determined to get back on track in the next match. This exciting match between Lazio and Celtic showed the competitive spirit of the UEFA Champions League. The Stadio Olimpico was the perfect stage for a thrilling encounter that left fans in suspense until the final whistle. With Lazio's crucial win, the path to the knockout stage is becoming increasingly clear for the Italian side, while Celtic must regroup and focus on their quest for European success.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Atletico vs Lazio, Celtic vs Feyenoord.
Lazio | Celtic | |
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5 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
22 | Kicks | 7 |
5 | Blocked shots | 1 |
13 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
9 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
15 | Offences | 9 |
6 | Corner | 4 |
0 | Offsides | 1 |
46% | Ball possession | 54% |
2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
4 | Keeper saves | 3 |
493 | Total assists | 597 |
429 | Accurate assists | 525 |
87% | Accuracy of passes | 88% |