Celtic achieved a historic 5-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava in their Champions League opener, marking their first group stage win after 13 attempts. Manager Brendan Rodgers praised the team's intensity and collective mentality, highlighting their ability to perform with pace and clinical finishing. New signing Arne Engels contributed significantly with a goal and an assist, while other scorers included Liam Scales, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, and Adam Idah. Rodgers expressed pride in the players' hunger for goals and the shared goal contributions, indicating a strong team dynamic. The performance was a positive statement in the elite competition, with the manager noting that there is still room for improvement. Celtic's next challenge will be against Bayern Munich, as they aim to build on this momentum.