Braga stun Celtic at Parkhead as VAR controversy and Schmeichel error decide chaotic night

— Match Report

Sporting Braga inflicted further European misery on Celtic, winning 2-0 at Parkhead in a chaotic Europa League encounter shaped by a Kasper Schmeichel error, a controversially disallowed Kelechi Iheanacho equaliser, and a late goal that bundled in off Gabri Martinez.

Ricardo Horta struck from distance in the first half and Martinez sealed the points late on as Braga, who had already beaten Feyenoord in their opener, backed up that result with another statement win on the road. For Brendan Rodgers' side, one point from their opening two matches leaves their hopes of reaching the knock-out phase already under serious pressure.

Horta's Long-Range Strike Silences Parkhead

Celtic began on the front foot, with Sebastian Tounekti driving a dangerous ball across the goalmouth and forcing an early save, but signs of trouble in Schmeichel's handling were already evident as the goalkeeper conceded possession on several occasions.

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