Celtic recorded a famous success
against Barcelona with a 2-1 victory
over the Spanish giants at Parkhead.
Goals from Victor Wanyama and
substitute Tony Watt earned Celtic a
memorable win as they marked their
125th anniversary in style.
Lionel Messi pulled a goal back in
stoppage time, but Celtic held on to
take all three points and boost their
chances of reaching the knockout
stages.
Celtic, with seven points from four
games, two less than leaders Barca,
travel to Benfica before hosting Spartak
Moscow in their final group fixture and
will surely fancy their chances of
reaching the knockout stages of the
competition.
Regardless of the Scottish champions'
progress in Europe, the night will live
long in the memory of the 60,000 who
made their way to Celtic Park on a
sodden night.
Barca were perhaps fortunate in the
18th minute when midfielder Alex
Song, earlier booked for a challenge on
Miku, fouled the same player and
received no further punishment from
referee Bjorn Kuipers.
However, the home fans were
unconcerned about that when
Wanyama gave them a sensational
lead.
The Catalans had conceded from a set-
piece in the Nou Camp and looked
equally ropey when the Kenyan rose
above Jordi Alba at the back post to
bullet in Mulgrew's corner from the
right.
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