The final group stage meeting on November 2, 2022, was a tale of two halves and missed opportunities. Real Madrid surged ahead early with two penalties awarded for handball.
opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a Federico Valverde shot was blocked by a defender's hand. [Group F]Real Madrid Vs Celtic
The floodgates opened in the second half as Real Madrid turned on the style. added a third with a crisp half-volley, followed by strikes from Vinícius Júnior and a signature long-range effort from Federico Valverde . Celtic finally found the net in the 84th minute when Jota curled a spectacular free-kick past Courtois, providing a moment of magic for the traveling Hoops fans. Matchday 1: Second-Half Surge at Celtic Park The final group stage meeting on November 2,