Bayer Leverkusen star praises Celtic Park atmosphere

Bayer Leverkusen star Jonas Hofmann has picked out Celtic Park as the best atmosphere that he has experienced in football. The 31-year old completed a Double under Xabi Alonso this season but played at Paradise in the UCL in Brendan Rodgers’ first spell.

Speaking to German football account Fiago, Hofmann stated that the atmosphere at Celtic Park was unbelievable.

“Of course, the fans of Celtic, Glasgow. We played there with (Borussia) Monchengladbach in the Champions League. This atmosphere was unbelievable. I only saw the faces of the guys, and they were shouting and shouting and it was unbelievable.”

Monchengladbach’s German midfielder Jonas Hofmann (2R) attends a team training session at Celtic Park on October 18, 2016, ahead of the Champions League group C  match between Celtic and Borussia Monchengladbach on October 19. / (Photo  ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Hofmann then responded to a question asking if the atmosphere was intimidating, confirming that it was.

“Absolutely, yeah crazy, yeah.”

The atmosphere was incredible that night but in retrospect, it was a game that Celtic should’ve done better in despite coming up against a good Bundesliga team.

Monchengladbach won 2-0 after two defensive mistakes from Celtic. Although, Hofmann could yet make a return to Paradise if Leverkusen are drawn with Celtic in the Champions League next season.

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