Rodgers: Celtic Showed Character In Leipzig Draw

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Rodgers: Celtic Showed Character in Leipzig Draw

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his side's character after they fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

Despite falling behind to a Timo Werner goal in the 72nd minute, Celtic refused to be defeated and levelled through a well-taken strike from Jota in the 76th.

"I thought we showed great character tonight," said Rodgers. "We knew it was going to be a difficult game against a very good team. We went a goal down and the reaction was fantastic. We played with real intensity and purpose in the second half and deserved to get something out of the game."

Rodgers highlighted the importance of Celtic's attacking threat, especially in the final stages. "We were a bit slow in the first half, but we came out flying in the second half. We created a lot of chances and I thought we deserved to get the equaliser."

He also acknowledged the progress his team has made in recent weeks, emphasizing their resilience and determination. "We've come a long way in the last few weeks. We're showing great spirit and determination. We're playing with a real belief that we can get results."

The draw keeps Celtic's hopes of qualification for the knockout stages alive, but they still face a tough challenge in their remaining group games. However, the performance against Leipzig will give them confidence going forward.

Jota's goal was crucial, and the manager praised the Portuguese forward for his contribution. "He's a great player and he's a real threat. He's been scoring goals and creating chances for us. He was the difference for us tonight."

Rodgers will be looking for more of the same from his team in their upcoming matches, hoping to secure further positive results.

The draw in Leipzig is another step forward for Celtic as they strive to make their mark on the Champions League stage. Their resilience and attacking prowess should give them confidence as they continue their European journey.