RB Leipzig vs Celtic FC Tickets

RB Leipzig and Celtic FC, two prominent European football clubs with distinct histories, are preparing for an eagerly anticipated showdown in the city of Leipzig.

Founded in 2009, RB Leipzig is remarkably new on the scene compared to Celtic, who were established in the 19th century. Despite their brief history, RB Leipzig has rapidly ascended through the ranks of German football, establishing themselves as a competitive force in the Bundesliga. Since their inaugural UEFA Champions League appearance in the 2017/18 season, RB Leipzig has become a regular participant in the tournament.

Their most remarkable performance came in the 2019/20 season when they reached the semi-finals after eliminating opponents like Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid in the knockout rounds. However, their journey was halted by PSG, succumbing to a 3-0 defeat against Neymar & co.

On the other side of the pitch stands Celtic FC, a club that embodies Scottish footballing excellence. They boast an impressive legacy of domestic triumphs, including an impressive tally of over 50 Scottish Premiership titles. Celtic's influence transcends Scotland, notably winning the European Cup in 1967, beating two-time winners Inter Milan in a historic final.

While Celtic has been a consistent presence in the UEFA Champions League in recent years, advancing deep into the competition has presented its challenges. Their most notable recent campaign occurred in the 2012/13 season when they delivered a stunning upset, defeating FC Barcelona 2-1 at Celtic Park. While they successfully navigated the group stage, their European journey concluded with a tough loss to Juventus in the round of 16.

RB Leipzig vs Celtic FC Head to Head

RB Leipzig's European journey only began in recent years, but they’ve already crossed paths with Celtic on four occasions. Their initial encounters took place in the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League group stage. RB Leipzig secured a 2-0 victory at home, thanks to first-half goals from Matheus Cunha and Bruma. However, Celtic responded with a 2-1 win at Celtic Park, with Odsonne Édouard's late winner sealing the triumph.

Celtic and RB Leipzig met again during the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage. In both meetings, the Bundesliga side emerged as convincing winners, triumphing 3-1 in Leipzig and 2-0 in Glasgow. If you want to witness their next clash, you can secure your RB Leipzig vs Celtic tickets on SeatPick.

RB Leipzig vs Celtic FC Connections

The intriguing story of Marvin Compper serves as a unique connection between these two clubs. The German international, renowned for his reliability as a centre-back in the Bundesliga, faced injury setbacks before Celtic signed him from RB Leipzig in January 2018. To the bewilderment of Celtic supporters, Compper made just one appearance during his 18-month stint in Scotland, leaving behind a curious chapter in his career.