Post-match reaction after Europa League opener | OneFootball

Celtic kicked off their UEFA Europa League campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade on Wednesday night.

Kelechi Iheanacho was the goalscoring hero for Brendan Rodgers' side, producing a great finish early in the second-half to give the Hoops the lead.

And at the back, 19-year-old Colby Donovan produced another impressive display in what was only his fifth first-team appearance.

Speaking to Celtic TV after the game, Kelechi Iheanacho said: “It felt really great, playing my first European competition with Celtic. I’m happy to get a goal for the team.

“It was a great atmosphere, to be fair. We got a point here and hopefully we’ll get more points in the future.”

And Colby Donovan added: “to make my first European start, words can’t describe it right now.

“When I knew I was starting there were some nerves, obviously, but as soon as I came out for the warm-up, the noise went behind me and it was just time to play my football.”

Watch the full Celtic TV interview

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Celtic are in UEFA Europa League action next Thursday, October 2 when they play host to Portuguese side, SC Braga (KO: 5.45pm).

And you can be at Paradise to back the Bhoys in what will be a vital European tie.

Single match tickets for all four UEFA Europa League home games are on general sale to all supporters now, so make sure to secure your seat for the league phase of the competition!

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UEFA Europa League tickets are available online now, priced at £45 per match, plus a £1.50 booking fee.

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