Celtic vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction tonight
The Champions League holders begin their defence with a trip to Scotland as Carlo Ancelotti and Ange Postecoglou meet for the first time
At once a genuinely unique occasion, and also a relatively routine win for Real Madrid. Celtic Park joyously showcased the deafening decibel levels a Champions League night should reach, but the European champions reminded them of the level required to actually compete.
Those last few words are why there is absolutely no shame to this 3-0 defeat for Celtic, who should instead be proud of the manner of their performance.
This is just the modern Champions League. Ange Postecoglou has also ensured it’s a very modern Celtic.
They put it up to Madrid more than Chelsea did at home last season, or even Paris Saint-Germain in the second half at the Bernabeu. There were long periods - and some tantalisingly thrilling moments - where it seemed like something even more special could be happening. Celtic had the chances. It’s just, since they didn’t take them, Madrid were always going to have the decisive quality.
It was a vintage European night in that way, too. If you don’t take your chances, the best sides will punish you.
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Hazard scores as Real Madrid begin Champions League campaign with win over Celtic
At once a genuinely unique occasion, and also a relatively routine win for Real Madrid. Celtic Park joyously showcased the deafening decibel levels a Champions League night should reach, but the European champions reminded them of the level required to actually compete.
Those last few words are why there is absolutely no shame to this 3-0 defeat for Celtic, who should instead be proud of the manner of their performance.
This is just the modern Champions League. Ange Postecoglou has also ensured it’s a very modern Celtic.
They put it up to Madrid more than Chelsea did at home last season, or even Paris Saint-Germain in the second half at the Bernabeu. There were long periods - and some tantalisingly thrilling moments - where it seemed like something even more special could be happening. Celtic had the chances. It’s just, since they didn’t take them, Madrid were always going to have the decisive quality.
It was a vintage European night in that way, too. If you don’t take your chances, the best sides will punish you.
Hazard scores as Real Madrid begin Champions League campaign with win over Celtic
Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr, Luka Modric and Hazard - on for injured Karim Benzema - ensure Carlo Ancelotti’s side start group phase with victory
Full time: Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid
All over and no late drama - controlled and composed from Real Madrid after the furious start from Celtic.
No question the Scottish side impressed at times and were good value, but the champions won it all last year for a reason.
90’- Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid
Two minutes added on and we’re already into it.
Excellent atmosphere again in the stadium but it’s the Real Madrid fans who are going home happy.
88’- Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid
Hazard and Asensio combine but Hart is equal to the task this time. McGregor crosses low to Maeda at the other end but again the latter scuffs his shot and gets his footwork wrong.
McGregor has been one of the home team’s best performers tonight, along with Hatate in the first half in particular.
84’- Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid
Celtic winger Jota curls one over the bar and he’s replaced soon after. Haksabanovic comes on for the final minutes. The Montenegro international is quickly into action as he rattles a shot near post, but Courtois has a big paw up to block the effort and preserve his clean sheet.
Into the final minutes we go.
80’- Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid
Rodrygo on for Vini Jr and Luka Modric replaced by Marco Asensio. That’s Ancelotti’s lot for subs - Rudiger at the break and Hazard in the first half also came on, remember.
A cruise for the final 10 minutes now for the Spanish side who will, as it stands, top Group F this evening. Shakhtar are 3-1 up at Leipzig.
GOAL! 76’- Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid
Real put daylight between the teams as a deep pass to the right finds Carvajal racing in behind the defence and his first-time cross along the six-yard box finds Eden Hazard running in to side-foot home for three!
Lovely move again and Los Blancos have really made the gap in class tell in this half.
72’- Celtic 0-2 Real Madrid
Camavinga on for Tchouameni for Real Madrid. Celtic make a triple change, with Mooy, Turnbull and Furuhashi on for O’Riley, Hatate and Giakoumakis.
Just over 20 minutes left, including stoppage time, for those changes to have an effect.
68’- Celtic 0-2 Real Madrid
In this group elsewhere, it’s RB Leipzig 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Juranovic needs some treatment after a collision with Mendy - looks like his knee is the issue. Should be fine to continue but subs are coming up.
64’- Celtic 0-2 Real Madrid
Maeda into the book after an aerial clash with Modric. The Celtic crowd are noticeably quietened after that quickfire pair of goals and it’s the travelling support who are audible now. Real Madrid look in a very good position to open the defence of their title with three points.
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