The floodgates opened in the second half as Real Madrid turned on the style. added a third with a crisp half-volley, followed by strikes from Vinícius Júnior and a signature long-range effort from Federico Valverde . Celtic finally found the net in the 84th minute when Jota curled a spectacular free-kick past Courtois, providing a moment of magic for the traveling Hoops fans. Matchday 1: Second-Half Surge at Celtic Park
Real Madrid Rule Group F: Holders Outclass Celtic to Top Table [Group F]Real Madrid Vs Celtic
Real Madrid's victory ensured they fended off a late surge from RB Leipzig to claim the seeded spot for the knockout rounds. – 13 pts (Group Winners) RB Leipzig – 12 pts (Runners-up) Shakhtar Donetsk – 6 pts (Europa League Play-offs) Celtic – 2 pts (Eliminated) Real Madrid 5-1 Celtic (2 Nov, 2022) Game Analysis - ESPN The floodgates opened in the second half as
Real Madrid reaffirmed their status as Champions League royalty in the 2022/23 Group F campaign, concluding their group stage with a dominant over Celtic at the Santiago Bernabéu . The result secured top spot for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, while Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic finished bottom of the group after a spirited but winless return to Europe's premier competition. Matchday 6: A Clinical Masterclass in Madrid Matchday 1: Second-Half Surge at Celtic Park Real
The final group stage meeting on November 2, 2022, was a tale of two halves and missed opportunities. Real Madrid surged ahead early with two penalties awarded for handball.
opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a Federico Valverde shot was blocked by a defender's hand.
doubled the lead from the spot in the 21st minute after another handball incident in the box.