Courageous Celtic flip the script as Brendan Rodgers shuts all–action Atalanta down – 5 talking points
dailyrecord.co.ukBrendan Rodgers' brave Celtic produced a show full of heart and resilience to grab a precious Champions League point.The Parkhead side scrapped superbly to survive a severe examination in Bergamo and keep relentless hosts Atalanta at bay.
Rodgers’ side were panned for losing seven goals on their previous away trip when battered by Borussia Dortmund.But a resolute performance of grit and graft in Italy showed lessons had been learned as they held firm against Gian Piero Gasperini’s non-stop side.
Atalanta are top scorers in Serie A this term, the Europa League holders were unable to breach Rodgers’ rearguard who, with Auston Trusty and Liam Scales superb, refused to buckle.It was a marvellous response to Germany.
Despite having to withstand pressure for sustained spells, Celtic got the break level. Atalanta had the best sighter in that opening quarter when Croat midfielder Mario Pasalic sent a header against Kasper Schmeichel’s crossbar.
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