Celtic’s record in the Champions League

QUIZ: Celtic’s Champions League Glory

How well do you know the Hoops’ greatest nights in Europe? Test your Celtic Champions League history knowledge, from first qualifications to famous wins!

1. In what season did Celtic first qualify for the UEFA Champions League Group Stage, marking their debut in the modern tournament format?

Rationale: The 2001–02 season saw Celtic, managed by Martin O’Neill, enter the group stages for the first time, starting with a 3-2 loss to Juventus.

2. Who scored the famous 90th-minute free-kick against Manchester United in 2006 to send Celtic into the Last 16?

Rationale: Shunsuke Nakamura scored a stunning free-kick to secure a 1-0 victory, one of the greatest goals ever scored at Celtic Park.

3. The 2006 win over Manchester United also featured a dramatic late penalty save to secure the 1-0 win. Which legendary goalkeeper pulled off the heroics?

Rationale: Artur Boruc famously saved Louis Saha’s penalty in the 89th minute to maintain the 1-0 scoreline and ensure qualification for the Last 16.

4. Which player, later sold for a club-record fee, scored the opening goal in the memorable 2-1 victory over Barcelona in 2012?

Rationale: Victor Wanyama scored a powerful header from a corner to put Celtic 1-0 up against Barcelona on the club’s 125th Anniversary.

5. Who was the manager when Celtic defeated Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona 2-1 at Paradise on their 125th Anniversary in 2012?

Rationale: Neil Lennon was the manager who guided the Hoops to the famous 2-1 victory over the Catalan giants in the 2012/13 group stage.

6. Celtic’s largest margin of victory in a Champions League group stage match was 3-0 away from home. Which team was the opponent in 2017?

Rationale: Brendan Rodgers’ side secured a comfortable 3-0 victory in Brussels against Anderlecht in the 2017/18 campaign, which was a vital away win.

7. The club has reached the Last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on three occasions. Who was their Last 16 opponent in the 2012/13 campaign?

Rationale: After qualifying alongside Barcelona, Celtic were drawn against Italian champions Juventus in the 2012/13 Champions League knockout stage.

8. Against which club did Celtic record their first-ever UEFA Champions League group stage victory in October 2001?

Rationale: Martin O’Neill’s side beat Porto 1-0 at home on October 24, 2001, to register the club’s maiden UCL group stage victory.

9. Only one player has scored a hat-trick for Celtic in the Champions League Group Stage (since 1992). Who achieved this feat in a 3-2 win over Lyon in 2003?

Rationale: Henrik Larsson scored all three goals in the 3-2 victory over French side Lyon at Celtic Park during the 2003/04 group stage.

10. Before their Champions League group stage debut in 2001, Celtic had only ever won the European Cup once. In which city was that 1967 final played?

Rationale: The famous ‘Lisbon Lions’ secured the club’s greatest triumph by defeating Inter Milan in the final held in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

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Quiz: Celtic’s biggest wins over Rangers

QUIZ: Celtic’s Biggest Wins Over Rangers

Test your knowledge on some of Celtic’s most famous victories over Rangers. Find out if you know your history!

1. What is Celtic’s biggest ever victory over Rangers?

  • a) 5-0
  • b) 6-2
  • c) 7-1
  • d) 4-0

Correct Answer: c) 7-1

The 7-1 win is a historic result and is Celtic’s largest margin of victory against their rivals. It is also a record for a British domestic cup final.

2. In which competition did Celtic secure their historic 7-1 win over Rangers?

  • a) Scottish Cup Final
  • b) Scottish League Cup Final
  • c) Scottish Premier League
  • d) Friendly match

Correct Answer: b) Scottish League Cup Final

This famous match took place in the final of the Scottish League Cup.

3. In what year did Celtic achieve their 7-1 victory over Rangers?

  • a) 1967
  • b) 1957
  • c) 1971
  • d) 1988

Correct Answer: b) 1957

The match, famously known as “Hampden in the Sun,” was played on October 19, 1957.

4. Which player scored a hat-trick for Celtic in the 7-1 demolition of Rangers?

  • a) Billy McPhail
  • b) Sammy Wilson
  • c) Bobby Collins
  • d) Willie Fernie

Correct Answer: a) Billy McPhail

Billy McPhail scored three goals for Celtic, all with his head.

5. What was the nickname given to the 7-1 match by Celtic supporters?

  • b) Hampden in the Sun
  • a) The Demolition Derby
  • c) The Thrashing at Ibrox
  • d) The Glorious Final

Correct Answer: b) Hampden in the Sun

The phrase “Hampden in the Sun” was coined by Celtic fans and is the title of a popular terrace song about the game.

6. In a famous 2000 league match, Celtic defeated Rangers 6-2. Who was the Celtic manager at the time?

  • a) Neil Lennon
  • b) Brendan Rodgers
  • c) Martin O’Neill
  • d) Gordon Strachan

Correct Answer: c) Martin O’Neill

Martin O’Neill led Celtic to this dominant victory in his first Old Firm match as manager.

7. Which Celtic legend scored a memorable chipped goal in the 6-2 victory in 2000?

  • a) Henrik Larsson
  • b) Chris Sutton
  • c) Paul Lambert
  • d) Lubomir Moravcik

Correct Answer: a) Henrik Larsson

Henrik Larsson scored two goals in the match, but his beautifully chipped goal over the goalkeeper, Stefan Klos, is particularly remembered by fans.

8. What was the score when Celtic clinched the league title with a convincing home victory over Rangers in 2018?

  • a) 4-0
  • b) 5-0
  • c) 3-0
  • d) 6-1

Correct Answer: b) 5-0

Celtic won the game 5-0 at Celtic Park to secure their seventh consecutive league title under manager Brendan Rodgers.

9. Who scored twice in Celtic’s 5-0 win over Rangers in 2018?

  • a) Moussa Dembele
  • b) Olivier Ntcham
  • c) Odsonne Edouard
  • d) James Forrest

Correct Answer: c) Odsonne Edouard

French striker Odsonne Edouard scored two goals, while James Forrest, Tom Rogic, and Callum McGregor also scored.

10. In the 2017 Scottish Cup Semi-Final, what was the score when Celtic thrashed Rangers to reach the final?

  • a) 5-0
  • b) 4-0
  • c) 3-0
  • d) 2-0

Correct Answer: b) 4-0

Celtic won this match 4-0 at Hampden Park, with goals from Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong, Scott Sinclair, and a late strike from Moussa Dembele.

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