Matt O’Riley took to X, formerly Twitter, after an impressive performance against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, where he played a crucial role and won the Man of the Match award.

His post, captioned “All to play for”, perfectly encapsulates the situation Celtic finds themselves in after securing their first point in the group stage.

All to play for💚 pic.twitter.com/h2xQdUW9tL

— Matt O'Riley (@mattoriley8) October 26, 2023

The match, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, saw O’Riley deliver a masterclass in midfield, dictating the tempo and creating chances for his team. His brilliant connection with Kyogo Furuhashi led to the opening goal, showcasing his ability to provide perfectly weighted passes and his keen understanding of the game.

With three games left to play in the group stage, Celtic now has everything to play for. The point secured against Atletico Madrid, coupled with O’Riley’s outstanding performance, has breathed new life into their European campaign.

Currently, Celtic is at the bottom of their group with one point, but the group is tightly contested, and qualification for the knockout stages or a spot in the UEFA Europa League is still very much possible. Lazio sits in third place with four points, and Celtic will face a crucial away trip to Rome on matchday 5, a match that could play a decisive role in their European journey.

Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord sit above Celtic with five and six points respectively, but with the group so finely balanced, every match from here on out is a must-win for O’Riley and his teammates if they wish to continue playing European football after Christmas.