The Celtics’ trip to Rome knowing nothing less than a win ended their European dreams.
Celtic have plenty to do against Lazio in Rome as Brendan Rodgers’ men look to complete the Italian task to keep their European dreams alive.
But the situation of the lower Hoops is very clear, and the tight organization that also includes Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord proves to be an attractive case for further progression. Rodgers’ men have just one point on their list after betting on the La Liga giants in a thrilling 2-2 draw in Glasgow, before falling to a 6-0 defeat in the Spanish capital. This came after back-to-back defeats to De Kuip and then to their Italian rivals as Pedro left Parkhead nauseous in the final minute to win 2-1.
And on the penultimate day of what has been a stagnant Champions League campaign, it is indeed now or never at the Stadio Olimpico, a pitch where an aspect of Neil Lennon from the era went down in history against Lazio in 2019 in the Europe. League. Array But Celtic are actually chasing records, these are things the Scottish Premiership champions need. And it’s not exactly in their hands, as Record Sport has analysed how it could all play out.
First of all, Celtic want to win in Rome to keep their European hopes alive, that’s almost needless to say. But the effects elsewhere may simply clog Hoops in one way or another. They want Atletico Madrid to get a result, preferably a win, rather than Feyenoord in Rotterdam. If the Dutch team wins, it is Celtic’s turn to take the lead and thus they would be eliminated.
A draw helps keep hopes alive and gives Celtic a win, but it means the Hoops would want to beat Arne Slot’s men by more than two goals in the last organizational match between them.
A defeat or a draw in Rome puts an end to any hope of European development.
A victory for Celtic and a victory for Atlético make it a difficult moment before the final match. Celtic would have 4 points, Feyenoord six and Lazio seven. If the Hoops manage to beat Maurizio Sarri’s men with two clean sheets, a greater margin than the one lost to the Italians, they will win this head-to-head.
A win against Feyenoord at home AND a Lazio loss to Atlético would see Celtic rise to a qualifying spot. Again, it depends on the result of Feyenoord against Atleti.