Celtic 5-1 Slovan Bratislava: Hoops impress to win Champions League opener for first time

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Celtic started their Champions League campaign with intent as they swept Slovan Bratislava 5-1 to win their opening match for the first time.

Brendan Rodgers was quick to dismiss their favourites tag against the competition debutants but they dominated from the first whistle and Liam Scales headed in the opener as Celtic Park erupted.

Kyogo Furuhashi doubled the lead just after the break before Arne Engels made it three from the penalty spot, becoming the first Hoops player to score on his Champions League debut since Henrik Larsson in 2001.

Kevin Wimmer pulled a goal back for the Slovakians before Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah struck as Celtic secured their biggest win in the Champions League.

Rodgers and his players will now hope to take that momentum and confidence into their next challenge when they face Borussia Dortmund in Germany next month.

More to follow.

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