Overview

• Ricardo Horta put Braga ahead with a dipping long-range strike in the first half, a goal that drew scrutiny of Kasper Schmeichel’s reaction.
• Kelechi Iheanacho’s second-half finish was chalked off for handball following a lengthy VAR check by Christian Dingert, a decision upheld by referee Tobias Stieler despite replays suggesting the ball struck his head.
• Celtic improved after a half-time switch, with Kieran Tierney’s header and Sebastian Tounekti’s curler both saved before Gabri Martinez bundled in a late second for Braga.
• Supporter groups had paused a planned 29-minute silent protest after the club agreed to talks, yet anti-board chants returned following the defeat.
• A political banner in the North Curve was displayed pre-match, a move that reports say could draw a UEFA sanction as Celtic now face playing catch-up in their group.