UEFA Champions League 2016-17: Celtic 0-2 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lionel Messi of Barcelona (C) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Barcelona team mates during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Celtic FC and FC Barcelona at Celtic Park Stadium on November 23, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Barcelona players celebrate the opening goal

#2 Celtic left to rue missed chances yet again

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Moussa Dembele of Celtic reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Celtic FC and FC Barcelona at Celtic Park Stadium on November 23, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Moussa Dembele was guilty of not scoring from a free header

The 7-0 thrashing that Celtic received at Camp Nou earlier this season could have been very different had Moussa Dembele converted the penalty early in the game when the deficit was just 1-0.

Moussa Dembele can be considered at fault yet again as the striker failed to score off a free header as his weak touch went straight to Ter Stegan from 6 yards, and the Hoops missed out on the opportunity to level the game.

Celtic enjoyed more opportunities in the game especially aided by some sloppy play at the back by Barcelona, but the hosts were unable to take advantage and finished the game without scoring any goals.

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