The German media has reacted after Nicolas Kuhn spearheaded an inspired Celtic win over RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League this evening.

Kuhn vs Leipzig
Soccer Football – Champions League – Celtic v RB Leipzig – Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – November 5, 2024 Celtic’s Luis Palma, Celtic’s Nicolas Gerrit Kuhn and Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Christoph Baumgartner opened the scoring early doors but a quick-fire double from Kuhn put the Bhoys ahead before the break.

The efficient winger drew the Hoops level with a delightful dink before tapping in at the back post to make it 2-1 moments before the break.

Kuhn’s stock is rising by the game, and he undoubtedly put himself on the European map with his Man of the Match display tonight.

Indeed, German outlet Bild has taken notice of his performance, hailing how he ‘Embarrassed’ RB Leipzig, a club he previously spent some time at.

A headline from the renowned sports newspaper this evening read ‘German No Name Professional Embarrasses Leipzig’.

Bild Kuhn Reaction

Kuhn will be the talk of the town back in his homeland after his outstanding performance tonight.

He spent spells at both Leipzig and Bayern Munich in his youth, and is finally living up to his true potential.

The 24-year-old has arrived at the 2024/25 season as a different animal to last campaign, and is only improving by the game.

He set tongues wagging back in Germany this evening as he put his ex employers to the sword with a brilliant brace.

3 COMMENTS

  1. Yes no we know dortmund was a perfect storm ar 1-1dortmund got a lucky deflection then two penalties very soft and Celtic got picked off atlanta we defended but still broke up field then tonight RB Liepzig score against play RB controlled the game till Celtic cleared there head and hit back with a great goal and never looked back one touch football great pressing to won ball back in RB half set up second third was icing on the cake two good saves by smichelles but Celtic had there chances had a goal disallowed for offside correct

  2. Celtic played them off the park”the speed of the attacks the passing was as joy to watch still not convinced about Taylor”left so much space on his side but overall a great team effort and Rodgers tactics spot on for a change”so well done Celtic and our fantastic fans and we don’t need those pyro flares.

  3. Brilliant performance, brilliant result, Khun, Trusty, MacGregor and Hatate outstanding, Scales was immense when he came on, the whole team brilliant! Could quite easily have been four or five.

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