Superb Celtic denied glory as Kyogo and Palma wonder goals fail to end Champions League pain – 5 talking points

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. Here's 5 talking points from Parkhead...

Celtic were pleasing on the eye all night but their first goal was a thing of beauty. When Kyogo picked up the ball wide on the right flank, Atletico Madrid didn’t look in too much danger. But two key things made the Hoops’ opener. Firstly, the Japanese striker’s run. After he released the ball to O’Riley, he feigned to run on the outside of marker Javier Galan before darting away from the Spanish defender on his inside. It was a magnificent movement from Kyogo but it still needed a perfectly weighted pass - and O’Riley didn’t disappoint with his execution. It was finished superbly and Celtic got their noses in front with a Champions League level goal.

Watching legendary Atletico Madrid gaffer Diego Simeone on the touchline at Celtic Park was almost worth the admission money alone. The Argentine boss is