Celtic player ratings v Besiktas: game-changers produce late fireworks as trio of starters struggle

Celtic secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Besiktas in the Europa League at Celtic Park, with substitutes proving decisive after starting players struggled early on. Junior Olaitan opened the scoring for Besiktas on a penalty rebound following Jordan Lotomba's foul, but Celtic responded emphatically through second-half substitutes Callum Osmand and Camilo Duran.

Osmand leveled the match shortly after entering before Duran scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner immediately following Orkun Kokcu's long-range equalizer for Besiktas. The Scotsman delivered player ratings assessing the performance, highlighting how Martin O’Neill’s bench altered the game following early difficulties.