Celtic F.C
Atalanta’s Saturday Night Rampage After Celtic Draw
After the Italian team unleashed their full arsenal against Hellas Verona, winning 6-1, Celtic’s defensive masterclass against Atalanta in midweek now seemed even more amazing.
With five goals at halftime, Atalanta, the top-scoring team in Serie A and the Europa League champions, made an immediate impression.
Celtic’s tenacious performance in their 0-0 tie with Atalanta demonstrates how effectively Brendan Rodgers’ team played.
Many predicted that Celtic would have a difficult time defending against the dominant Italians, but the Hoops kept Atalanta dissatisfied for the entire ninety minutes without giving them a goal. This was no small accomplishment against a club that is renowned for their unrelenting offensive ability.
Callum McGregor and his midfield put in a lot of effort to protect the defense, and Celtic’s backline remained compact and well-organized, which contributed to Wednesday’s clean sheet.
Atalanta was held at bay by this defensive cohesion, which resulted in the hard-earned point. Seeing Atalanta go on a scoring spree in Serie A a few days later makes Celtic supporters appreciate the draw even more.
The Bhoys demonstrated a degree of discipline and poise that will be essential if they were to advance in Europe; they did more than just survive; they imposed themselves defensively.
Celtic can take confidence from this performance as they face more difficult tests ahead, knowing they have the defensive capacity to repel some of the most intense onslaught in Europe.
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