Celtic have gone 1-0 up thanks to a composed finish from Kelechi Iheanacho. The former Manchester City forward was introduced at the break as Daizen Maeda made way and his impact was immediate, forcing a save from close range from Matheus.
Moments after the Nigerian frontman was denied by the Belgrade goalkeeper, the Celtic striker took a cool touch from a drilled Benji Nygren pass before firing a shot into the net.
🇳🇬⚽️ Nygren finds Iheanacho, who fires the ball home for the opener!#CrvenaZvezdaCeltic | #UEL | #CelticFC🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) September 24, 2025
Celtic have created a number of good chances, especially since Iheanacho was introduced. Celtic will hope to control the game and avoid conceding cheap chances.
