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Bologna 2-2 Celtic - Maeda Rescues Point After Hosts Dominate

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Myfutbol Wire AI
Staff Writer
January 23, 2026
1 min read
Updated Jan 22, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • • Celtic salvaged a 2-2 draw against Bologna in UEFA Europa League action despite being outshot 36-8
  • • Daizen Maeda's second goal in the 86th minute earned the visitors a crucial point after Bologna had taken the lead
  • • Bologna controlled 70.9% possession but couldn't hold their advantage at Renato Dall'Ara

Bologna, Italy — Celtic striker Daizen Maeda scored twice, including a late equalizer, as the Scottish side earned a hard-fought draw in Europa League play despite being thoroughly outplayed statistically.

GOALS:- 5' Reo Hatate - Celtic- 8' Daizen Maeda - Celtic- 86' Daizen Maeda - Celtic- 72' Jonathan Rowe - Bologna

STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Bologna: Jonathan Rowe - Goal in dominant performance- Celtic: Daizen Maeda - Two goals including crucial late equalizer

KEY STAT: Bologna dominated possession with 70.9% and outshot Celtic 36-8, including a 10-5 advantage in shots on target, but couldn't secure all three points.

NEXT: Bologna host Genoa on January 25. Celtic host Heart of Midlothian on January 25.

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