Celtic delivered a commanding performance in the UEFA Champions League tonight, dominating RB Leipzig and edging closer to an historic knockout qualification.

Christoph Baumgartner gave RB Leipzig an early lead, but Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn struck back swiftly with a rapid double, turning the game in Celtic’s favor. Reo Hatate then clinched the victory with 18 minutes left, capitalizing on a loose save from Peter Gulasci to tap in from close range and seal the points for the Bhoys.

The Hoops delivered one of their most memorable Champions League performances, leaving fans buzzing about a potential path to the knockout stages. Sitting on seven points from four matches, Celtic are now in a prime position to advance, sparking excitement and hope among the Parkhead faithful for a deep run in Europe’s top competition.

According to Opta, Celtic are tantalizingly close to securing a place in the Champions League knockout rounds, with just three more points giving them a 99% chance of advancing to the last-16 play-offs. Even more impressively, 16 points could potentially guarantee the Hoops an automatic berth in the coveted last 16, setting up the Scottish champions for a dream European campaign.

With home games against Club Brugge and Young Boys, plus an away trip to Dinamo Zagreb, Celtic’s path to the Champions League knockout stages looks within reach. Given their current European form, Brendan Rodgers’ men look well-positioned to not only qualify but potentially break into the top eight of the league phase—a feat that would defy all expectations. Tonight’s emphatic win was a statement performance, the kind fans will remember for years, marking a historic night for Celtic in Europe.