Celtic FC and RB Leipzig are two prominent European football clubs with contrasting histories. Don’t look away because they’re gearing up for an exciting showdown at Celtic Park.
Founded in 1887, Celtic FC stands as a symbol of Scottish football excellence. The club boasts an illustrious history of domestic success, having clinched over 50 Scottish Premiership titles. Celtic's influence extends far beyond the borders of Scotland, highlighted by their historic European Cup victory in 1967 when they staged a second-half comeback to defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in the final.
While Celtic has consistently featured in the UEFA Champions League in recent years, advancing deep into the competition has posed a challenge. Their best recent campaign was in the 2012/13 season when they pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi at Celtic Park. They progressed from the group stage, but were thrashed by Juventus in the round of 16.
RB Leipzig, on the other hand, is a very young club compared to Celtic and have never won any European silverware. The club was founded in 2009 and rapidly rose through the ranks of German football. RB Leipzig quickled established themselves as a competitive force in the Bundesliga and have been regular participants in the UEFA Champions League since their first appearance in 2017/18.
Their best performance came in the 2019/20 season, when they reached the semi-finals after eliminating Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid. Yet, they came unstuck against PSG, losing 3-0 to the big-spending French outfit.
Celtic FC vs RB Leipzig Head to Head
RB Leipzig had never played a match in Europe until 2017, but they’ve already faced off against Celtic on four occasions. They were drawn together in a group in the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League edition. RB Leipzig won the home fixture 2-0 thanks to first-half goals from Matheus Cunha and Bruma. At Celtic Park, Odsonne Édouard’s late winner secured a 2-1 victory for the Scottish club.
Celtic and RB Leipzig met again in the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage. The Bundesliga outfit ran out comfortable winners in both meetings, winning 3-1 in Leipzig and 2-0 in Glasgow. Buy Celtic FC vs RB Leipzig tickets on SeatPick to secure your seat at their next encounter.
Celtic FC vs RB Leipzig Connections
The curious tale of Marvin Compper connects these two clubs. The German international earned a reputation as a reliable centre-back during his time in the Bundesliga. He had suffered from injury problems before Celtic agreed to sign him from RB Leipzig in January 2018. To the bemusement of Celtic supporters, Compper would go on to make just one appearance during his 18-month stay in Scotland.
