The Parkhead ambiance has been hailed as soon as once more by Manchester Metropolis star Ilkay Gundogan.
The Premier League giants travelled to face Celtic within the Champions League group stage again in September 2016. It was an evening to recollect for these concerned each on and off the pitch as the edges fought out an exhilarating 3-3 draw, and the German star nonetheless holds on to fond reminiscences from his journey to Glasgow's east finish.
The midfielder was requested on Twitter which staff he likes to play in opposition to and his reply is certain to please the Parkhead loyal. Gundogan's response reads: "I actually cherished the ambiance in opposition to Celtic at Celtic Park in 2016 - that was wonderful". The quantity eight featured for all 90 minutes of the European conflict in entrance of a 60,000 robust Parkhead assist. And the gang positive supplied an unbelievable ambiance, with the expertise nonetheless etched within the thoughts of the 31-year-old. The German worldwide has featured in his justifiable share of giant video games, with 4 Premier League titles underneath his belt. However that Celtic conflict takes prime spot.
It’s not the primary time Gundogan has hailed the ambiance in Glasgow’s East Finish. He beforehand stated it "nonetheless offers him goosebumps'. The sport introduced targets galore with the tie ending threea piece. It was an ideal begin for the Hoops when Moussa Dembele opened the scoring after simply three minutes. Man Metropolis fought again fast, although, when Fernandinho slotted house eight minutes later to even the scoring. The primary 45 ended sq. after a Raheem Sterling OG put Celtic in entrance earlier than the ahead made up for it by netting to make it 2-2 simply earlier than the half hour mark.
The Parkhead roar erupted but once more when Brendan Rodgers' males got here out all weapons blazing within the second half, regain their lead simply two minutes in by way of a second from Moussa Dembélé. Nolito evened it out as soon as once more after 55 minutes, although. However, it was a formidable show from the lads in inexperienced and white with the Celtic Park assist spectacular simply as a lot if Gundogan's reminiscence is something to go by. Might there be extra electrical Champions League nights for Ange Postecoglou and his aspect this season? Time will definitely inform.
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