13 December 2023 at 20:00

21
Full Time
UEFA Champions League · Season 2023
Referee: B. Bastien

Match Summary

Celtic defeated Feyenoord 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2023. Goals were scored by L. Palma 33′ (pen.), Y. Minteh 82′, G. Lagerbielke 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Celtic had 48% possession while Feyenoord held 52%. Celtic had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 19 (8 on target) for Feyenoord. Expected goals: Celtic 2.28 — Feyenoord 1.89. Celtic made 5 substitutions, Feyenoord made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Celtic and Feyenoord — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Celtic
Feyenoord
Kick Off
T. IwataPaulo Bernardo
19′
L. Palma

Penalty

33′
Half Time
54′
Q. TimberT. van den Belt
54′
Igor PaixãoY. Minteh
54′
C. StengsM. Wieffer
61′Yankuba Minteh
67′
L. IvanušecA. Ueda
M. JohnstonJ. Forrest
68′
K. FuruhashiOh Hyeon-Gyu
68′
L. PalmaM. Frame
75′
S. WelshG. Lagerbielke
75′
79′
T. BeelenJ. Dilrosun
82′
Y. Minteh

assist: S. Giménez

90+6′Mats Wieffer
G. Lagerbielke

assist: M. O'Riley

90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Celtic had 48% possession against Feyenoord's 52%. Celtic registered 13 shots (7 on target) while Feyenoord managed 19 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 6–8. Fouls committed: 4–14.

7Shots on Goal8
2Shots off Goal4
13Total Shots19
4Blocked Shots7
9Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox10
4Fouls14
6Corner Kicks8
2Offsides2
48%Ball Possession52%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves5
435Total passes481
364Passes accurate400
84%Passes %83%
2.28expected_goals1.89

Lineups

Celtic lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under B. Rodgers, while Feyenoord deployed a 4-2-3-1 under A. Slot.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Celtic is 7.01, compared to 6.93 for Feyenoord. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Celtic's highest-rated starter is L. Palma (7.13), while Feyenoord's best-rated player is R. Zerrouki (7.20).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Celtic have contributed 10 goals and 3 assists this season, led by L. Palma (9G). Feyenoord's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by R. Zerrouki (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Celtic deploy 4 defenders rated 6.95 on average, against Feyenoord's 4-man backline averaging 6.90. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Celtic field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Feyenoord's 5 rated 6.95. 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.

Forward Threat

Celtic start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.13, compared to 1 for Feyenoord averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 89% for Celtic and 67% for Feyenoord. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Celtic's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Feyenoord. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Celtic's starting XI is 25.7 (youngest: S. Welsh (25), oldest: A. Johnston (27)), while Feyenoord average 25.0 (youngest: T. Beelen (24), oldest: R. Zerrouki (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Celtic's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 3 for Feyenoord. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

CelticPosition StrengthFeyenoord
7.01
Avg Rating
6.93
6.95🛡 DEF (4 v 4)6.90
1G 0A0G 0A
MID (3 v 5)6.95
0G 0A2G 0A
7.13 FWD (3 v 1)
9G 3A0G 0A
Celtic4-3-3
1🧤GKJ. Hart
2🛡DEFA. Johnston6.9
57🛡DEFS. Welsh7.01G
5🛡DEFL. Scales
3🛡DEFG. Taylor
33MIDM. O'Riley
24MIDT. Iwata
42MIDC. McGregor
90FWDM. Johnston
8FWDK. Furuhashi
7FWDL. Palma7.19G3A
Feyenoord4-2-3-1
1🧤GKJ. Bijlow
4🛡DEFL. Geertruida
3🛡DEFT. Beelen6.9
33🛡DEFD. Hancko
5🛡DEFQ. Hartman
6MIDR. Zerrouki7.21G
8MIDQ. Timber6.71G
14MIDIgor Paixão
10MIDC. Stengs
17MIDL. Ivanušec
29FWDS. Giménez

Substitutes

28(M)Paulo Bernardo
15(M)O. Holm
43(G)J. Morrison
29(G)S. Bain
56(D)A. Ralston

Substitutes

19(F)Y. Minteh
20(M)M. Wieffer
22(G)T. Wellenreuther

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Celtic have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Feyenoord show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Celtic

LWDWDW

Feyenoord

DWDLWW

Head to Head

Celtic and Feyenoord have met 1 times — Celtic won 1, Feyenoord won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Celtic leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.

1

Celtic

0

Drawn

0

Feyenoord

Goals: 3Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (1)

27 Nov 2025Feyenoord1 – 3Celtic

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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