Brendan Rodgers' men claimed their first home win in over 10 years at Europe's top table in this group stage earlier this year.
Celtic have been represented in two key Champions League criteria by star players Matt O'Riley and Alistair Johnston .
Brendan Rodgers and his troops exited Europe's elite competition at the group stage once again this season - a similar fate that Ange Postecoglou's crop suffered last season. But they were able to go one better and finally got that long awaited win with three points under the lights as they defeated Feyenoord. Gustaf Lagerbielke's added-time winner on the final matchday ended a six year wait for a victory and a first in over ten years on their home turf.
The tournament has since progressed to the semi-final stage with one of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG or Borussia Dortmund set to taste success. And it is the latter who lead the way in this season's edition for the most tackles and assists in the tournament to date. Mats Hummels is the top man for challenges with team-mate Nico Schlotterbeck third in the standings.
In the assist column, O'Riley stands proudly alongside the likes of Real Madrid star duo Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham and Barcelona's İlkay Gündoğan and Pedri with the Hoops man ninth in the overall charts this season. He's been a key man for Rodgers domestically with his impact at the top level also evident.
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