Celtic find themselves trailing 1-0 at the break, but it’s fair to say the scoreline doesn’t entirely reflect the balance of play.

Club Brugge have come out with all guns blazing, pressing high and causing problems with their direct approach.

From the outset, they looked the more settled side, with Andreas Skov Olsen testing Celtic’s defence early on and a penalty shout for Ferran Jutgla going unanswered.

Brugge’s relentless pressure forced Celtic into mistakes, but there were signs that the Hoops were slowly starting to regain a foothold in the game.

Daizen Maeda showed his trademark pace, and Celtic looked more dangerous when they attacked with intent.

However, it hasn’t been a smooth ride for Brendan Rodgers’ men.

Despite dominating possession in spells, Celtic have struggled to move the ball effectively under Brugge’s intense press.

With Kyogo often isolated and unable to get involved in the game, the Hoops have looked disjointed at times, and the defence has been under constant pressure.

A Calamitous Own Goal Puts Celtic Behind at the Break

The pivotal moment of the half came in the 26th minute, when Cameron Carter-Vickers, trying to play the ball back to goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, made a horrific mistake.

With Brugge’s press closing him down, the centre-back played the ball directly into his own net, handing the visitors an undeserved lead.

It was a rare blunder from the usually reliable Carter-Vickers, and it has left Celtic with an uphill battle in the second half.

Despite the setback, Celtic have shown resilience, with flashes of quality from players like Maeda and Arne Engels.

If they can sharpen up their passing and deal with Brugge’s pressing, there’s every chance they can turn this one around.

Brendan Rodgers will need to rally his side, and with the home crowd behind them, Celtic can still get back into this one.