Celtic

2.36

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  30

  105

  2.50

  Fraser Forster

  Conceded a goal that he could have done little about inside the opening two minutes but, in truth, had nothing more of note to do before being beaten a little too easily by Marchiso for Juve's second. Certainly not at fault for Vucinic's killer third, though.

• 
  40

  78

  2.50

  E. Izaguirre

  The fit-again Honduran signalled his intent to bomb forward early on, firing wide of Buffon's right post after less than two minutes of action. Did a fine job of nullifying Lichsteiner, who is often Juve's best attacking outlet.

• 
  60

  213

  1.00

  E. Ambrose Flop of the Match

  A surprise inclusion in the hosts' starting line-up having only returned from South Africa on Tuesday morning, the Nigerian still appeared to be half asleep when he allowed Matri to net the opener. Squandered a great chance to make amends by heading straight at Buffon and then capped a dismal display by allowing Juve in for their third.

• 
  32

  83

  3.00

  Kelvin Wilson

  Made a heroic bid to keep out Matri's opener but it proved in vain. However, he did succeed in keeping the goalscorer very quiet thereafter and also made a brilliant block on a shot from Marchisio midway through the second half. Not to blame for Celtic's late capitulation.

• 
  22

  82

  2.50

  Charles Mulgrew

  Occasionally caught in possession and a tad over zealous in the tackle, but Mulgrew did a good job protecting his back four. Also got forward when he could, dragging a half-volley wide inside the opening 10 minutes, as well as sending over a cross that Ambrose really should have converted.

• 
  44

  79

  2.50

  M. Lustig

  The Swede did wonderfully well to whip the ball away from the toes of Matri as the forward was shaping to shoot 21 minutes in. From an attacking perspective, he was a terrific outlet down the right-hand side, sending over a couple of wonderful crosses during the first half before injury cruelly cut short his evening.

• 
  27

  150

  3.00

  Scott Brown

  The skipper made it his business to get in Andrea Pirlo's face at every opportunity and he undoubtedly unsettled the Bianconeri playmaker. However, Brown, like those around him, was ultimately unable to maintain that astounding work-rate after the break.

• 
  54

  76

  3.00

  Kris Commons

  A constant goal threat in the first half, Commons saw two fine strikes saved by Buffon, while also missing the target with two volleys, the second of which, an acrobatic overhead, bounced just wide. However, he faded badly in the second half and was replaced with just over 15 minutes remaining.

• 
  18

  107

  2.50

  James Forrest

  Handed a start up front in the injury-enforced absence of Samaras, Forrest threatened only sporadically. Did his bit defensively, though, picking up a booking as part of Celtic's unapologetic attempts to rough up Pirlo.

• 
  121

  88

  2.00

  Victor Wanyama

  The Kenyan sought to impose himself on the proceedings right from the off, testing Buffon twice with long-range efforts inside the opening six minutes. Adept at both pilfering and retaining possession, he played a key role in Celtic sustaining their onslaught for nearly the entire first half, but was nowhere near as influential in the second period.

• 
  30

  142

  2.50

  Gary Hooper

  Was involved in a running battle with Lichsteiner which ultimately led to both being booked. Held the ball up well but, unlike those supporting him, never got a clear sight of goal. Jury is therefore still out on his claims as a top-level striker.

Substitutions

• 
  21

  75

  2.00

  Adam Matthews

  Came on in place of the hobbling Lustig just over 10 minutes into the second half but did not offer anything like the same attacking threat.

• 
  20

  76

  2.00

  Beram Kayal

  Replaced Brown with 10 minutes remaining but was unable to turn the midfield battle back in Celtic's favour.

• 
  24

  75

  2.00

  Tony Watt

  Took over from the increasingly ineffective Commons but did not offer anything particularly different.

Juventus

3.21

• 
  658

  10

  3.50

  Gianluigi Buffon

  Underlined his enduring class and composure with a string of solid saves during the opening 45 minutes. Had less to do in the second half but was very reliable under the high ball.

• 
  586

  17

  3.50

  Martín Cáceres

  Loose pass early doors but made a couple of timely interceptions, most notably when Forrest was threatening to break through on goal. His prowess in the air also proved invaluable in light of Celtic's aerial bombardment.

• 
  695

  19

  4.00

  Andrea Barzagli Top of the Match

  Unlike Lichsteiner, had the strength to deal with Hooper without having to resort to shirt-pulling. Yet another dominant display from the veteran defender.

• 
  480

  94

  3.50

  Leonardo Bonucci

  Back in the Bianconeri starting line-up after serving a domestic ban, the Italy international proved his worth by playing a key role in Juve weathering the Celtic storm, with an expertly-timed tackle on the advancing Izaguirre the highlight of his night's work.

• 
  535

  50

  3.00

  Stephan Lichtsteiner

  Was afforded nowhere near as many opportunities to get forward as usual, but he still managed to get in behind Izaguirre on a couple of occasions. However, seemed to spent most of his time tangling with Hooper in the area, and was somewhat fortunate to avoid giving away a penalty for man-handling the forward.

• 
  525

  41

  3.00

  Federico Peluso

  With the game having come too soon for Asamoah, Peluso was chosen to fill the void left by the injured De Ceglie. Although he could easily have been penalised for elbowing Commons in the back of the head, he defended soundly before succumbing to cramp.

• 
  729

  22

  4.00

  Claudio Marchisio

  An oustanding performance from Marchisio, who caused Celtic all sorts of problems with his runs from midfield. Was on hand to make sure Juve went ahead by sending Wilson's clearance back where it came from, before all but booking the Bianconeri's berth in the last 16 with a splendidly taken goal and then a terrific through-ball for Vucinic.

• 
  543

  53

  3.00

  Andrea Pirlo

  Undoubedly irked by the 'special' attention paid to him by Brown and his cohorts, Pirlo initially rose to the incitement before then doing what he does best: picking out passes. Much like Juve, class eventually told.

• 
  547

  27

  3.00

  Arturo Vidal

  Offered plenty of bite in the middle of the park and his seemingly limitless supply of energy eventually wore Celtic down and allowed Juve to take command in midfield.

• 
  488

  50

  3.50

  Mirko Vučinić

  Did not link particularly well with Matri early on, with the mercurial Montenegrin struggling to get himself into the game. Had a golden chance to double Juve's lead, but he blew it, with his first touch taking him too far wide. However, he simply bided his time and scored Juve's crucial third by coolly slotting the ball past Forster, after being put in on goal by Marchisio.

• 
  586

  33

  3.50

  Alessandro Matri

  Got the nod up front in light of his recent hot streak in front of goal and vindicated his inclusion by netting the opener, the former Cagliari man outmuscling Ambrose before dinking the ball over Foster. Worked tirelessly thereafter, even if he did not get much service.

Substitutions

• 
  472

  39

  2.50

  Paul Pogba

  Sent on in place of Matri for the last 10 minutes and helped to shore things up in midfield.

• 
  423

  44

  3.00

  Simone Padoin

  Replaced the tiring Peluso midway through the second half and employed similar tactics to Lichsteiner in keeping Hooper quiet.

• 
  388

  155

  2.00

  Nicolas Anelka

  Saw four minutes of action at the death, after taking over up front from Vucinic.