Celtic vs RB Leipzig: Champions League Predicted Lineups

Celtic were impressive in the Champions League last time out but face another tough task at home as they welcome RB Leipzig

 
2:52pm on Monday 4th November 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

The atmosphere is sure to be electric at Celtic Park on Tuesday as the Bhoys welcome RB Leipzig on Matchday Four of the Champions League.

Celtic began their European campaign with a demolition of Slovan Bratislava but were brought right back down to Earth with a humbling 7-1 defeat away at Borussia Dortmund. They regained some pride with a commendable 0-0 draw at at Europa League holders Atalanta.

RB Leipzig, on the other hand, have been poor in the competition, wit three straight losses versus Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool.

Celtic Team News

Celtic have no fresh injury concerns as Callum McGregor, Adam Idah, Greg Taylor and Nicolas Kuhn have all returned following recent knocks.

Last Celtic Lineup

Here's how Celtic lined up against Aberdeen on Saturday.

RB Leipzig Team News

RB Leipzig will be without David Raum, Xaver Schlager, Castello Lukeba and Xavi Simons due to injury, but Nicolas Seiwald is available after recovering from a thigh problem.

Last RB Leipzig Lineup

Here's how RB Leipzig lined up against Dortmund on Saturday.

Celtic vs RB Leipzig Expected Lineups

Celtic were outstanding in their 6-0 League Cup semi-final victory against Aberdeen so it is unlikely Brendan Rodgers will make too many alterations to his starting XI.

The most likely change is at left-back with Taylor replacing Alex Valle, while Paulo Bernado is an option in midfield instead of Reo Hatate.

The front three of Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn picks itself for the moment as all three got on the scoresheet on Sunday.

Celtic (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; McGregor, Engels, Hatate; Kuhn, Maeda, Kyogo

Leipzig's injury issues mean that Marco Rose's hands are tied slightly, so we won't see too many changes despite the loss against Dortmund.

The home side will need to be wary of Leipzig's star striker duo of Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko.

RB Leipzig (4-4-2):Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Klostermann, Henrichs; Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa; Sesko, Openda

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