Match Summary
Barcelona defeated Celtic 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2012. Goals were scored by G. Samaras 18′, Iniesta 45′, Jordi Alba 90′. Barcelona made 2 substitutions, Celtic made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Barcelona and Celtic — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Mulgrew
assist: Xavi
assist: Adriano Correia
Lineups
Barcelona lined up in a — formation, while Celtic deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Barcelona field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Celtic's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Celtic show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Barcelona vs Celtic Head to Head Results
Barcelona and Celtic have met 6 times — Barcelona won 5, Celtic won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 24 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (20 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Barcelona are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–0 in 2016.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (6)
API data: 23 Apr 2026