Celtic fans were treated to a thrilling Champions League victory last night as Reo Hatate showcased his flair and vision, helping the Hoops to a famous 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
The Japanese midfielder was instrumental in midfield, keeping Leipzig’s defence on high alert with his sharp passing and movement. The result will go down as a landmark evening for Celtic, who outplayed the Bundesliga side to take three critical points in Europe.
While Nicolas Kuhn stole the headlines with a stunning performance up front, scoring two of Celtic’s goals, Hatate was equally brilliant in his own right.
He capped off his strong showing by netting Celtic’s third goal, sealing the game in emphatic fashion. But the real moment of magic came during the build-up to Kuhn’s second goal when Hatate pulled off a remarkable no-look pass.
In the middle of a quick, sweeping Celtic attack, Hatate slid the ball to Greg Taylor without even looking, completely catching the Leipzig defence off-guard:
Reo Hatate hit that No-Look pass to set up that 2nd Celtic goal 🍀 pic.twitter.com/FX97y4dzhb
— Fitzy (@Fitzy__07) November 5, 2024
The precision and creativity in that pass showed just how much confidence and composure Hatate has in his locker. Taylor made the most of the move, assisting Kuhn to put Celtic in the driving seat.
Hatate’s performance reflects a player hitting top form at the right time. His recent outings have shown an increasing level of consistency and maturity, blending his natural skill with a sharp eye for the game. For Celtic fans, Hatate’s rise will only fuel hope that he can continue to deliver these performances on the biggest stage.
