Leipzig’s Christoph Baumgartner admits Celtic were the better side
Leipzig’s goal-scorer Christoph Baumgartner, speaking to UEFA.com, reckons that his side fell out of the game after missing a few chances to extend their lead after the big defender had headed the visitors in front.
Nicolas Kuhn of Celtic runs with the ball under pressure from Amadou Haidara of RB Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic FC and RB Leipzig at Celtic Park on November 05, 2024. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
“We weathered the early storm and went ahead from a corner. We could have scored another after that but then we fell out of the game, allowed Celtic to come back and they scored those two goals before half-time, which shook us.
“They played some really good football. They pressed us back and made it difficult for us to get out from the back. When they scored the third, there was no way back for us. On the night, Celtic were better than us – it’s as simple as that,” Christoph Baumgartner said.
Champions League Reo Hatate celebrates after scoring in the second half of a Champions League football match against Leipzig on Nov. 5, 2024, Photo Imago (The Celtic Star).
“It’s going to be very difficult for us to progress now. We have been ahead in three games now and we’ve still lost them. You can’t make the mistakes we have made in the Champions League and get away with it.”
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