Match Summary
Celtic defeated Barcelona 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2012. Goals were scored by V. Wanyama 21′, A. Watt 83′, L. Messi 90′. Celtic made 2 substitutions, Barcelona made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Celtic and Barcelona — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Mulgrew
assist: F. Forster
Lineups
Celtic lined up in a — formation, while Barcelona deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Celtic field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Barcelona'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, Celtic have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Barcelona show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Celtic vs Barcelona Head to Head Results
Celtic and Barcelona have met 6 times — Celtic won 0, Barcelona won 6, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 24 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (3 for the home side, 21 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 6 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