Watch: Callum McGregor Scores Sensational Goal During Midtjylland vs Celtic Champions League Qualifier

Watch: Callum McGregor Scores Sensational Goal During Midtjylland vs Celtic Champions League Qualifier

Midtjylland vs Celtic failed to swing in Celtic’s favour but the club did have something to rejoice in as Callum McGregor pulled off a rousing goal for his team

Having only managed to pull off a 1-1 draw with Midtjylland at their home, Celtic knew they faced a tricky task when they went travelling for the second leg of the contest. Midtjylland are known to be a tricky side to navigate, one Celtic knew they would need to be at their best to down.

And at the end of the night, it was heartbreak for Celtic. The club was defeated 2-1, a loss which saw the side being dumped out in the second round of qualifiers for the Champions League.

On a side where both the club’s players and ardent supporters were left dismayed and crestfallen, Celtic did have something to rejoice in. It was the worldclass goal Callum McGregor scored, a strike which saw the world stand up and take notice of the goal.

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A scrappy affair saw both the sides head into the first half without opening the scoring. However, the second half saw both the sides score with Celtic’s goal in particular being lauded across the global stage.

Midtjylland vs Celtic Champions League Qualifier: Callum McGregor Thunders Home Rocket Goal

The Celtic captain arose to the situation, collecting the ball on his chest as he brought it under his magic before unleashing an electric volley. It was a gripping strike, one telling of his talent as the ball powered its way towards the right hand corner of the goal to leave a helpless home side goalkeeper caught unaware.

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Unfortunately for Celtic, it was the only moment they tasted success on the night. The clash which ended at 1-1 after 90 minutes saw Midtjylland score the all important second goal in extra-time, a strike which saw Celtic head for the exit door.

This is the fourth successive time that the club has been asked to pack its bags and leave the Champions League in the qualifiers itself. And the plight left the club’s supporters seething with both manager Andre and the club’s bigwigs facing the brunt of the ire.

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