UEFA Europa League League Stage - 5
Feyenoord 1 - 3 FT Celtic
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' A. Ueda (S. Steijn)
Yang Hyun-Jun (R. Hatate) 31'
Reo Hatate 39'
R. Hatate 43'
HT
62' ↓ G. Smal ↑B. Nieuwkoop
62' ↓ L. Sauer ↑G. Diarra
↓ L. McCowan ↑B. Nygren 62'
↓ Yang Hyun-Jun ↑S. Tounekti 71'
↓ K. Tierney ↑D. Murray 71'
76' ↓ L. Valente ↑Q. Timber
Arne Engels 78'
80' ↓ J. Lotomba ↑S. van Persie
B. Nygren (D. Maeda) 82'
↓ R. Hatate ↑P. Bernardo 83'
↓ C. Donovan ↑A. Ralston 83'
Callum McGregor 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
T. Wellenreuther 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
J. Lotomba 
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
A. Ahmedhodzic 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
T. Watanabe 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
79
Passes
8
Duels
G. Smal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
S. Steijn 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
O. Targhalline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Valente
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
A. Hadj Moussa 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
A. Ueda 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
L. Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
J. Bijlow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Bossin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Nieuwkoop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Plug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ouarghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kraaijeveld
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. van Persie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Tengstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sliti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celtic
Goalkeepers
K. Schmeichel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
C. Donovan
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
83
Entry
A. Trusty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Scales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Tierney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
A. Engels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. McGregor
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
63
Passes
5
Duels
L. McCowan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
R. Hatate 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Yang Hyun-Jun
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
D. Maeda
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
BENCH
V. Sinisalo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Doohan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ralston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Hale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Isiguzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bernardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nygren 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
M. Balikwisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Iheanacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Tounekti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2023 | Celtic | 2 - 1 | Feyenoord | UEFA Champions League | Celtic Park |
| 09/19/2023 | Feyenoord | 2 - 0 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | Stadion Feijenoord |
Feyenoord Win
Celtic Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Celtic Silence De Kuip in Spirited Comeback
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A masterclass in sheer offensive efficiency allowed the visitors to overturn an early setback and secure maximum points on a volatile European night.
The Opening Salvo
De Kuip was rocking from the outset as Feyenoord launched a furious early assault. The hosts dictated the opening exchanges, establishing a high Intensity that the Scottish side initially struggled to contain. The pressure paid off in the 11th minute when A. Ueda latched onto a precise delivery from S. Steijn to fire the Dutch outfit ahead. At that stage, the home side looked perfectly set to build on their momentum, peppering the visitors' penalty area and racking up 14 total shots on the night. However, failing to capitalise further on that early offensive wave would soon come back to haunt them.
The Celtic Pivot
Despite trailing, Celtic refused to buckle under the hostile atmosphere. The Balance of the match shifted dramatically around the half-hour mark thanks to an absolute masterclass from R. Hatate. The Japanese midfielder first unlocked the defence to set up Yang Hyun-Jun for a crucial 31st-minute equaliser. Just twelve minutes later, Hatate took matters into his own hands, finding the back of the net himself to completely flip the script before the interval. The visitors edged possession with 51 percent, methodically dismantling the hosts' early confidence and entirely changing the complexion of the tie.
A Ruthless Conclusion
The second half saw the Dutch side desperately chasing an equaliser, but the visitors showcased a brutal lesson in clinical finishing. While the hosts generated a higher expected goals tally of 1.85, they continuously met a green-and-white wall. The Stakes were paramount for the Scottish giants to maintain their grip on a playoff spot, and their substitutions worked perfectly. In the 82nd minute, B. Nygren arrived off the bench to latch onto a pass from D. Maeda, icing the match with a decisive third goal. Celtic's efficiency—scoring three times from just four shots on target—ensured a memorable 3-1 away victory.
Key Questions
How did Feyenoord complete the comeback from behind?
Feyenoord actually lost the match. They took an early lead through A. Ueda, but Celtic responded relentlessly to secure a 3-1 victory on the road.
How did substitute Reo Hatate change the game?
R. Hatate actually started the match, proving instrumental by assisting the equaliser and scoring the go-ahead goal before half-time to spark the turnaround.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
European Playoff Dreams on the Line
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A true do-or-die clash where anything less than three points could eliminate the hosts from top-24 contention entirely.
The Setup
Under the lights at De Kuip this November 27, Feyenoord host Celtic in a desperate encounter. The Stakes are massive for both clubs. The Dutch side sit 29th, languishing completely outside the crucial top-24 playoff line. They need a victory to keep their European campaign alive. Celtic sit dangerously on the bubble in 21st. The visitors want breathing room to avoid dropping into the elimination void. The home side brings a dreadful Form rating into this clash, having lost four of their last five matches while leaking 15 goals overall. Yet, with a combined 3.5 goals per game average between these two outfits, fans should expect chaotic, attacking football as both defenses routinely collapse under pressure.
Key Battle
High-scoring matches require decisive Stars. Anis Hadj Moussa carries the creative burden for the hosts. He needs to unlock a vulnerable visiting backline backed by a busy Kasper Schmeichel, who averages an impressive four saves per game. However, the true difference-maker is Arne Engels in the Celtic midfield. The Belgian has been pulling the strings expertly and will look to dominate the tempo against a fragile home midfield that repeatedly struggles to retain possession.
Our Prediction
A modest Balance rating suggests this won't be a tactical masterclass. Expect a frantic, end-to-end shootout. Our take is a 2-2 draw. Feyenoord will push hard early fed by the home crowd, but Celtic's attacking edge is sharp enough to punish the inevitable gaps left behind.