‘Incredible goalkeeping’, UCL account highlights vital Kasper Schmeichel save | OneFootball

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has been included in a UEFA Champions League official ‘Best Saves’ social media compilation. The Dane celebrated his 38th birthday as Brendan Rodgers side beat RB Leipzig 3-1 at Celtic Park.

With the game finely poised at 2-1, Schmeichel made a huge save to deny the Germans from pulling level through Baumgartner’s volley. In a post on Twitter, the UCL included the save amongst a highlight reel from around the grounds.

Moments later Reo Hatate made it 3-1 to consolidate Celtic’s lead, helping Brendan and the team to a memorable three points in Europe. The result means that Celtic have now won three UCL games on the bounce as well as having now played Pot 1 Home and Away as well as Pot 2 Away.

Celtic had to come from behind to get the three points against the Pot 1 team, which bolsters the chances of qualifying for the next stage. The team will enjoy the victory but having had a taste of it, they’ll be relishing the next game at the end of this month against Club Brugge.