Callum McGregor is Real Madrid level and Celtic showed they have Champions League class – Hotline

Celtic eventually felt the full force of Real Madrid but Hoops fans are relishing the return to the big stage after making Carlo Ancelotti’s side sweat.

Ange Postecoglou’s men went full throttle against the Champions League holders but came up short in the end. But Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “Celtic were tremendous and for the best part of an hour gave Madrid a proper test. The class of the European champions shone through in the end and they ran out comfortable winners. The crowd were also tremendous staying and singing right to the end if that was a club across the city it would be empty at 3-0.”

Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: “Despite the result I enjoyed an entertaining evening at Celtic Park. "If Callum McGregor had opened the scoring a memorable night could have been on the cards. Carlo Ancelotti saying in the media conference that we were worried for this game because what they did against Rangers shows the respect he has for Celtic on the European stage.”

William Hutchinson, Aberdeen, said: “We were terrific holding the European champions for almost hour. We had chances as well but 3-0 was nothing to be ashamed of, and a big cheer for Real Madrid players for applauding the Celtic fans at the end.”

Paul McCormack, Coatbridge, said: “There was enough in that performance to show Celtic are progressing. Real are a class act, but we showed, especially in first half, we can operate at this level.”

Colin McArdle, Lanarkshire, said: “A game of two halves. Celtic missed numerous chances first half and then outplayed in second half by a superb Real Madrid team who will go on to win the Champions League. The highlight of the night was watching the Celtic fans stay in their seats to the final whistle to cheer both Celtic