News EditorCeltic displayed a solid defensive performance to earn a crucial Champions League point, holding last season’s Europa League winners, Atalanta, to a goalless draw in Bergamo.
The Scottish champions, who had previously lost all seven of their matches on Italian soil in this competition, withstood significant pressure from the hosts and took a vital step towards qualifying for the knockout stage.
Celtic’s goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, delivered several outstanding saves, while Atalanta squandered multiple opportunities to score. However, the defensive discipline exhibited by Celtic ultimately frustrated the Serie A side.
With four points from two matches, Celtic will now look forward to back-to-back home games against RB Leipzig and Club Brugge. Atalanta’s next challenge will be a trip to Stuttgart.
Celtic’s journey in the Champions League has been a tale of ups and downs, beginning with a resounding 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on matchday one, followed by a heavy 7-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
In contrast to their previous performance in Germany, Celtic appeared more organized and compact, achieving only their second away clean sheet in Champions League history.
