Celtic’s Europa League campaign suffered a major blow as they fell 2-0 to Portuguese side Braga at a rain-soaked Celtic Park. The defeat leaves Brendan Rodgers’ side with just one point from two group games, piling pressure on both the board and the underperforming players.
The match was overshadowed by a controversial VAR decision that ruled out a Kelechi Iheanacho goal for an alleged handball. At the time, Celtic were trailing 1-0 after a mistake from goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Braga then capitalised on poor defending to score a second, effectively sealing the win.
Frustration among the home fans boiled over, with jeers directed at the directors’ box and a mass exodus before full-time. Chants of “all Celtic fans against the board” echoed around the stadium, intensifying scrutiny ahead of a scheduled meeting between the board and supporters on Monday.
Celtic captain Callum McGregor had called on his side to prove they belong among the tournament’s elite, but they struggled to create chances, managing only two shots on target. The performance marks a stark regression from the team that competed with Bayern Munich in February.
