Celtic vs Young Boys: Uefa Champions League stats & head-to-head

In a tense and fiercely contested match in Glasgow, Loris Benito's own goal helped Celtic dramatically defeat Young Boys, advancing to the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in 12 years. The game was full of twists and turns, with the home side facing difficulties late in the match due to Daizen Maeda's red card, while Kyogo Furuhashi's three first-half goals were all disallowed, making the match even more thrilling.

In the first half, Celtic launched wave after wave of attacks, creating numerous scoring opportunities, but failed to convert them into goals. Furuhashi's first goal was ruled out for offside, his second was disallowed due to a foul by McGregor in the build-up, and his third was nullified due to a positional error by Maeda. Additionally, Nguessan missed a penalty in the second half, and Young Boys' Schmeichel also made several saves, leading to a deadlock.

The pace of the second half slowed down somewhat, but Celtic eventually broke the deadlock. Ida's shot in the 86th minute was saved by goalkeeper Keller, but the ball rebounded off Benito and into the empty net. This goal sparked wild celebrations among the fans. Despite Maeda's red card for a foul, Celtic held on to secure their place in the knockout play-offs.

After the match, Celtic manager Rodgers said that the team showed maturity and progress in the game and created an unforgettable night for the fans. He believes the team got some luck in the game, which in previous matches might have resulted in a draw or even a loss. Rodgers also emphasized that the team's return to the Champions League knockout stage after many years is an important moment for both the club and the fans.

The statistics from this match show that Celtic has achieved a five-game unbeaten run in the Champions League, setting the club's longest unbeaten record in the competition. They have also maintained a 30-game unbeaten record at home in all competitions. However, Young Boys suffered their eighth consecutive Champions League defeat, setting their longest losing streak in the competition. Furthermore, this is the first time since 2016 that Celtic benefited from an own goal in a Champions League match, while Nguessan's missed penalty was the first time since 2008 that Celtic failed to convert a penalty at home in a Champions League match.