Celtic Hero Kasper Schmeichel indirectly Fires Back and Silences talkSPORT Adrian Durham’s Delusional Criticism after the presenter claim the Dane COST Hoops the game

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Celtic’s dazzling display in Munich on Tuesday night left Europe in awe, and one of their standout performers has earned a well-deserved spot in UEFA’s Champions League Team of the Week.

Despite Nicolas Kühn finding the net against his old club Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, it wasn’t the German winger who caught UEFA’s eye for the honor. Instead, another Celtic star stole the spotlight with an exceptional showing against Vincent Kompany’s squad.

That player, unsurprisingly, was Kasper Schmeichel, who claimed the Player of the Match award after making nine crucial saves. Bayern Munich registered an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.5, underscoring just how much Schmeichel exceeded expectations to keep his team in the fight.

The Danish goalkeeper’s inclusion in the Team of the Week comes as no shock. Since arriving at Celtic in the summer, he’s been a near-flawless presence between the posts, especially in the Champions League, where he’s delivered performances echoing Fraser Forster’s knack for bailing Celtic out in pivotal moments.

Kasper Schmeichel indirectly hits back at talkSPORT Adrian Durham’s criticism:

MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 18, 2025: Kasper Schmeichel of Celtic FC in action during the UEFA Champions League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Bayern Munich and Celtic FC at Allianz Arena. (Photo credit should read Oryk Haist / GocherImagery/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Adrian Durham, a pundit infamous for stirring the pot in football circles, appears to have taken aim at Schmeichel with little justification.

Whilst Durham said he didn’t want to seem critical he still pointed the finger at Schmeichel who saved Celtic on numerous occasions in the Allianz Arena.

Moments after the final whistle, Durham, hosting the broadcast, suggested Schmeichel was at fault for Bayern’s equalizer, claiming the Celtic keeper should have directed his save to the left.

Kasper Schmeichel’s Celtic stats vs Bayern Munich silences talkSPORT critic:

MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 18: Leon Goretzka of Bayern Munich shoots under pressure from Cameron Carter-Vickers and Kasper Schmeichel of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between FC Bayern München and Celtic FC at Allianz Arena on February 18, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Boasting an 8.1 rating from Fotmob, Schmeichel was undeniably Celtic’s top performer. His stats from the night paint a clear picture of a goalkeeper whose brilliance held Bayern at bay until the very end.

Saves: 9
Accurate passes: 34/44 (77%)
Accurate long balls: 10/19 (53%)
Diving save: 3
Saves inside box: 4
Recoveries: 10

With his legendary father, Peter Schmeichel, watching from the stands, Kasper honored the family name. Peter is hailed as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history, and Kasper’s world-class talent shines through—a remarkable achievement given the weight of expectations he’s carried as a goalkeeper in his father’s shadow.

While the Team of the Week nod is a personal triumph for Schmeichel, he’d have traded it for a spot in the last 16. Reflecting on Celtic’s heartbreaking exit, the Dane took to social media to call the result “cruel.”

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