Real Madrid's victory ensured they fended off a late surge from RB Leipzig to claim the seeded spot for the knockout rounds. – 13 pts (Group Winners) RB Leipzig – 12 pts (Runners-up) Shakhtar Donetsk – 6 pts (Europa League Play-offs) Celtic – 2 pts (Eliminated) Real Madrid 5-1 Celtic (2 Nov, 2022) Game Analysis - ESPN
Real Madrid Rule Group F: Holders Outclass Celtic to Top Table [Group F]Real Madrid Vs Celtic
The final group stage meeting on November 2, 2022, was a tale of two halves and missed opportunities. Real Madrid surged ahead early with two penalties awarded for handball. Real Madrid's victory ensured they fended off a
opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a Federico Valverde shot was blocked by a defender's hand. opened the scoring in the 6th minute after
doubled the lead from the spot in the 21st minute after another handball incident in the box.
Real Madrid reaffirmed their status as Champions League royalty in the 2022/23 Group F campaign, concluding their group stage with a dominant over Celtic at the Santiago Bernabéu . The result secured top spot for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, while Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic finished bottom of the group after a spirited but winless return to Europe's premier competition. Matchday 6: A Clinical Masterclass in Madrid
The floodgates opened in the second half as Real Madrid turned on the style. added a third with a crisp half-volley, followed by strikes from Vinícius Júnior and a signature long-range effort from Federico Valverde . Celtic finally found the net in the 84th minute when Jota curled a spectacular free-kick past Courtois, providing a moment of magic for the traveling Hoops fans. Matchday 1: Second-Half Surge at Celtic Park