Celtic, Red Star Belgrade Draw 1-1 in Europa League Opener

Kelechi Iheanacho has emerged as a key player for Celtic, scoring twice in his early appearances, including a crucial goal in their Europa League opener against Red Star Belgrade. Signed late in the transfer window, Iheanacho replaced the struggling Daizen Maeda at half-time, immediately improving Celtic's attacking threat and securing a 1-1 draw away in a challenging environment. Despite taking the lead through Iheanacho's composed finish, Celtic were pegged back by Marko Arnautović, who equalized for Red Star nine minutes later. Celtic showed resilience and tactical adjustments under Brendan Rodgers, with young Colby Donovan gaining experience at right-back amid injury absences. The draw marks a positive start for Celtic's European campaign, continuing their quest to progress beyond the Europa League last 32, while Iheanacho’s form offers renewed optimism for the Scottish champions’ offensive potency.