GORDON (6): No chance with the opening goal after been left chronically exposed by his napping defenders. One poor kick out just after the interval but a couple of decent stops in the second period.
IZAGUIRRE (5:) Torrid time trying to contain the pace of Hazard. Could and should have done better to block the cross that led to Lars Stindl’s opening goal.Booked just after Dembele's penalty for a tussle with Herrmann.
SVIATCHENKO (6): Will feel that he could have done much better at Stindl’s opening goal after losing the runner. Kept on his toes throughout the night as Borussia created the best of the chances in the game.
LUSTIG (6): Drafted in at centre-half after injuries to Kolo Toure and Jozo Simunovic. Not at his most comfortable and a few sloppy moments as he conceded possession.
GAMBOA (6): The right-back has struggled to make an impact since his arrival at the club but had a decent enough evening. Tried to get forward when possible and linked up with Forrest.
SINCLAIR (7): The winger’s direct running and pace have been pivotal to Celtic domestically and almost snatched an opener for the Parkhead side with a clever chip that came off the inside of the post. Did a fair shift in getting back too.
ARMSTRONG (6): Started his first Champions League game but looked out of his depth at times. Gave Celtic an option going forward but gave the ball away frequently and cheaply in the middle of the park.
BROWN (6): Lost possession in the second period, an error that almost led to Borussia’s second goal. His usual endeavour and energy and grew in influence as the game wore on.
ROGIC (6): Unlucky in the opening period to find himself bearing towards goal only for the move to be halted because of a soft foul from Dembele. Another who could have done a little more defensively.
FORREST (6): Tried to make an impression with his pace but genuine incursions were few and far between. Was replaced with Patrick Roberts on the hour mark.
DEMBELE (6): Should have went for goal as the game headed towards the break instead of pushing the ball out to James Forrest. Decision making could have been better but massive courage to win and then convert penalty.
ROBERTS (5): On for Forrest and tried to inject a bit if pace and creativity into proceedings. Provided the pass which led to Celtic's penalty.
MCGREGOR (5): On in the latter stages of the game and will be haunted by the chance he had to win it. Found himself one-on-one through on goal but contrived to send his shot wide of the target.
Henderson (4): On for the final five minutes. Had one shot that he steered wide of the target as Celtic finished the game strongly.
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