German media react to Celtic leaving Leipzig 'humiliated' as bitter potshot aimed at 'no name' Hoops star

It was a scintillating night of Champions League football at Parkhead as Celtic swept RB Leipzig aside 3-1.

On the fourth night of the league phase, goals from Nicolas Kuhn and Reo Hatate moved Brendan Rodgers’ side onto seven points and within touching distance of a knockout round play-off spot. Thoughts of the last 16 via finishing in the top eight may also roll into view.

After a strong start to the season in the Bundesliga and with Celtic smashed 7-1 earlier in this competition by Borussia Dortmund, this result certainly has left an impression in Germany. Here’s how the German media reacted to the game.

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“Outstanding Kühn scores twice: Leipzig loses 1:3 in Glasgow. After the 1:3 defeat against Celtic Glasgow, coach Marco Rose's team is still without a point. Nicolas Kühn particularly stood out.”

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“RB is threatened with extinction: Former Bayern talent shocks Leipzig. RB Leipzig and the Champions League, that shouldn't happen this season.

“Leipzig suffered another defeat in their fourth game of this Champions League season, losing 1:3 to Scottish club Celtic Glasgow. Before that, RB lost to Atlético (1:2), Juventus (2:3) and Liverpool (0:1). In the new league system, they now face an early knockout!

“In Glasgow, Leipzig was humiliated by a no-name German professional – who, of all things, was trained in RB's youth team. Nicolas Kühn (24/played in Leipzig from 2015 to 2018) decided the match with a brace. Kühn also played for FC Bayern's youth team for two years in the past.

“The winger was discarded by the then RB sporting director Ralf Rangnick. He was of the opinion that Kühn's game did not suit Leipzig's pressing style of football. Kühn came to Celtic via Ajax II, Bayern II, Aue and Rapid Vienna. His record with the Scottish champions: 25 goals in 34 games - (still) a no-name in Germany, a celebrated hero in Glasgow.”

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“A German shocks RB Leipzig. The ambitious Bundesliga club has to seriously fear for its chances of progressing in the Champions League after a gala performance by its former youth player Nicolas Kühn. In the Scottish cauldron at Celtic Glasgow, the Saxons lost 1:3 (1:2) completely deservedly, also thanks to a brace from Kühn , and are without any points after four games.”

Welt

“Leipzig's prospects of progressing in the Champions League are getting worse and worse. The Saxons suffered their fourth defeat in four games with a 1:3 (1:2) loss at Celtic Glasgow, and the second-placed team in the Bundesliga remains pointless in the premier class.

“RB had big problems with the high pressing of the Glasgow attackers in the first quarter of an hour. Only then did the Saxons gain more confidence in their game. Loïs Openda forced Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to make a brilliant save for the first time (22'). The lead came after a corner from Kevin Kampl: Cameron Carter-Vickers inadvertently extended the ball to the far post, where Baumgartner headed it in the opposite direction of Schmeichel's run. Antonio Nusa could have increased the lead from close range, but he pushed the ball past the left of the goal.

“Leipzig suddenly had the game under control, but then Kühn went on a solo run. Bitshiabu ran with him, but couldn't prevent the shot into the goal. Rock legend and Glasgow fan Rod Stewart cheered in the stands. Before the change, Kühn, who was trained in the RB youth team from 2015 to 2018, finally turned the game around. After a cross from Hatate, which Taylor passed on, the 24-year-old pushed the ball into the goal from five meters.

“After the restart, "The Bhoys" dominated the game. Leipzig seemed frustrated and lacked ideas. Rose had expressly warned against this. Celtic played the best defence in the Bundesliga dizzy until the final phase. When Peter Gulacsi let the ball bounce off Alistair Johnston, Hatate scored to make it 3-1. The game was decided.”