Celtic became a laughing stock on social media as Brendan Rodgers' side were thumped 7-1 by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
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- Rodgers' men set unwanted European record
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Celtic’s unbeaten run in the season was shattered in devastating fashion as Borussia Dortmund handed them a humbling 7-1 defeat in the UEFA Champions League. Daizen Maeda briefly provided hope for the Scottish champions, equalising after Emre Can’s early penalty. However, Celtic's relief was short-lived as Karim Adeyemi netted a hat-trick, and Serhou Guirassy added another spot-kick to give Dortmund a commanding 5-1 lead by half-time.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Courtesy of their dismal first-half performance, Celtic became the first British team to concede five goals in the first half of a game in a European competition since Cwmbran Town the 1997-98 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup match against Progresul Bucharest. Dortmund further added to their misery in the second half with Guirassy and Felix Nmecha rounding off the 7-1 demolition.
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WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
Rival fans did not let go of the opportunity to mock Celtic and social media was buzzing with their witty responses.
A Rangers fan, @HappiestPants, wrote: "FOUR? Nah this can’t be, Rangers went to Germany and HAMMERED a far superior Dortmund team, what’s going on?! Celtic are an embarrassment to Scotland!!"
Meanwhile, @RG72_, wrote: "Generational hate watch cheers lads."
Meanwhile, @unsynq, wrote: "5-1 down at half time..And people thought you's would do well in the Prem. The Championship would be the right level for Celtic."
@ryanward5_ opined: "Celtic are a waste of time in the Champions League like. Might as well give it to another Prem team."
Whereas, @ExpressionsOOZ, wrote: "Celtic go from Man City in their league to Southampton in the Champions league it’s crazy."
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DID YOU KNOW?
Celtic's dreadful record in Germany continued, having never won in 14 visits. Only some heroic last-minute defending by Liam Scales and crucial saves from Kasper Schmeichel prevented an even worse scoreline, narrowly avoiding a repeat of their heaviest-ever European defeat.
