Missed chances in Champions League may cause Celtic to blow biggest opportunity in years

Celtic have been criticised for their poor performance in the Champions League. They drew 1-1 with Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw on Wednesday night. Celtic have scored just once in this competition. They have created more chances than their opponents. Their only goal came from Reo Hatate's deflected cross. The team has a better possession of the ball than in previous European matches. It is not just the result of playing on the counter attack. There are more opportunities in Champions league than domestic games. This is because of their higher level.

Celtic have missed many chances in the Champions League this season. Kyogo, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Liel Abada, Jota and Daizen Maeda have all missed them. They have performed well in their opening games. The top level in Europe is a harsh environment. Celtic lost 2-1 to Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw. They were pegged back after half an hour. In the second half, they had chances for Jada and Maeda. Giackou makis missed a chance late on. He was found by a Greg Taylor cutback. It may be harsh to dig out these Celtic players given how well they have played in this competition.