Celtic were denied their first Champions League home win in 10 years by Alvaro Morata’s equaliser at Parkhead. Brendan Rodgers’ side picked up their first point in Group E against the Spaniards, who were reduced to 10 men late on.
But the Hoops gaffer will feel they deserved all three after a terrific performance, particularly in the first half. Celtic led twice through Kyogo Furuhashi and Luis Palma, with Antoine Greizmann’s rebound from a penalty sandwiched in between.
Diego Simeone’s men improved in the second half and Morata’s header earned them a draw in Glasgow. Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul was sent off for the Spaniards but Celtic couldn’t capitalise despite some late pressure.
The result leaves them bottom of their section, with Feyenoord’s win over Lazio putting the Dutch side top. Rodgers’ side go to Madrid for the return fixture against Atletico in a fortnight.