Celtic Glasgow manager Neil Lennon expressed his frustration and anger over the red card given to his captain, Scott Brown, during their Champions League match against FC Barcelona. Brown was shown a red card in the 60th minute for a kick on Neymar. Lennon argued that the expulsion was unnecessary and claimed that, upon reviewing the action, any contact made was minimal.
Lennon went on to blame Neymar for the situation, stating that the Brazilian striker’s behavior contributed to Brown’s red card. He criticized Neymar’s actions and suggested that the player may have provoked the expulsion. Despite Andres Iniesta receiving a standing ovation, Lennon noted that Neymar was booed by the crowd after the incident.
Celtic Glasgow, with zero points in the group, faced Ajax Amsterdam in their third Champions League group stage match.
