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Celtic Draws 0-0 with Dinamo Zagreb to Edge Closer to Champions League Playoffs

The Scottish champions remain in playoff contention after a defensive stalemate in Zagreb, with standout performances from Kasper Schmeichel and Nicolas Kühn.

  • Celtic dominated possession but failed to convert chances in a goalless draw against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League group stage.
  • Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel produced a crucial late save to deny Marko Pjaca, preserving Celtic's clean sheet and earning them a vital point.
  • The result places Celtic in 17th position with 9 points, keeping them in contention for a playoff spot under the tournament's new format.
  • Dinamo Zagreb, who sit in 21st place with 8 points, struggled offensively and broke a 43-game streak of European matches without a 0-0 draw.
  • Celtic's playoff hopes now hinge on their final group-stage match against Young Boys in Glasgow, where a win could secure progression.
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