Champions League 2016-17 : Barcelona beats Celtic 2-0

GLASGOW, Nov. 23, 2016 (AMP) — Champions League 2016-17 : Barcelona defeated Celtic by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Champions League group stage game on Wednesday night at Celtic Park in Glasgow.

Lionel Messi scored dual goals

Barcelona dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Argentine forward Lionel Messi in the 24th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, Barca further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Messi on penalty in the 55th minute.

The result put Barcelona top of Group C with 12 points. Celtic is bottom with 2 points. In their last game, Barcelona will meet third-placed Mönchengladbach at Celtic Park on December 6, while Celtic will face Manchester City.

Fixtures and Results : Group C