Celtic Seeks to Build on Champions League Progress in Upcoming Match with Atletico Madrid

Celtic Hoping to Carry Confidence into Madrid Game After Strong Performances Against Atletico and Improvement Throughout Champions League Despite Poor Initial Results

• Celtic aims to build on their improvement throughout the Champions League, despite being currently at the bottom of Group E, gathered only point in a 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid in Glasgow.
• Atletico Madrid is second in Group E and is unbeaten so far. Celtic's coach Brendan Rodgers takes encouragement from Celtic's improvement in recent Champions League performances.
• Celtic's coach Rodgers expressed that although they have suffered a series of losses in Spain, the goal now is to get a positive result in the upcoming match against Atletico Madrid and carry this momentum into their final two games.
• Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate will be absent from the remaining matches due to a hamstring injury sustained in a previous game; Matt O'Riley is expected to return to the starting lineup.
• Celtic has shown great strength, particularly in the initial stages of games, earning the respect of Atletico Madrid's manager Diego Simeone. He anticipates a difficult match ahead, emphasizing mutual respect between the teams.

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