Korean Duo Struggling In UCL

Celtic’s “Korean leaguer duo” Yang Hyun-joon and Oh Hyun-kyu are struggling in the UEFA Champions League.

Celtic lost 1-2 in the second Group E match of the 2023/24 Champions League against Lazio at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 5th. Celtic fell to the bottom of the group after losing their second straight Champions League.

Celtic led with the opening goal of front-line striker Kyogo Furuhashi in the 12th minute of the first half, but gave Matthias Besino the equalizer in the 29th minute of the first half. Celtic kept their balance until the end of the second half but failed to make it to the end. In the 50th minute of the second half, Lazio’s Pedro Rodriguez scored a come-from-behind goal and the game ended with Lazio’s victory.

In the game, Yang started as a left wing forward but failed to score an offensive point. Playing 62 minutes, he was replaced by Luis Palma in the 17th minute of the second half. According to soccer statistics media “Sopascore”, Yang Hyun-joon recorded two dribbling successes, a pass success rate of 60% and five ground-contention wins and three aerial ball contention wins in 62 minutes against Lazio. “Sopa Score” gave Yang Hyun-jun a 6.9 rating.

Oh Hyun-kyu, who started the game on the bench, was replaced by Furuhashi in the 41st minute of the second half and took the ground late. Oh Hyun-kyu played for 12 minutes, including extra time, but did not show any special performance. Oh Hyun-kyu received a 6.6 rating from “Sofascore.”

Celtic are a prestigious club representing the Scottish league. Celtic have won the Scottish Premiership 53 times. Last season, he achieved a domestic treble with current Tottenham Hotspur manager Enze Postecoglou.

The problem is poor performance in the Champions League. Celtic have never passed the group stage since reaching the Champions League round of 16 in the 2012/13 season. According to UEFA, Celtic have recorded one win, three draws and 18 losses in 22 recent Champions League group matches. It means that he won only one game during the 22 games. 스포츠토토

Celtic, who have already lost two games in Group E, are now set to play two consecutive games against Spain’s Primera Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid. Unlike Celtic, AT Madrid ranks first in Group E with one win and one draw. Celtic’s bid for the Champions League round of 16 is getting tough again this season.