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Celtic v RB Leipzig: Key stats

  • Tuesday will be the fifth meeting of Celtic and RB Leipzig, with the Scots winning once and the German outfit triumphing three times.

  • Celtic's last win over German opposition was a 2-1 home victory against Leipzig during the group stage of the Europa League in 2018.

  • Leipzig are winless in their past five Uefa competition matches, including four losses and one draw.

  • The Bundesliga side last won away from home against foreign opposition against Young Boys in Switzerland in last season's Champions League group opener.

  • Top scorer Daizen Maeda is bidding to become the first Celtic player to score three times in a Champions League group or league phase since Moussa Dembele in 2016.

  • Leipzig are bidding to be the first away winner at Celtic Park in any competition since Hearts in December, 2023.