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Exclusive: Victor Wanyama lifts lid on Celtic’s win over Barcelona

By Sourav Mahanty

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Victor Wanyama of Celtic celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Celtic and Barcelona at Celtic Park on November 7, 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Victor Wanyama of Celtic celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Celtic and Barcelona at Celtic Park on November 7, 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) /
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It has been 10 years since that magical night at Parkhead, when Celtic managed to defeat a legendary Barcelona side consisting of all-time greats likes Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Dani Alves, David Villa, Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Pique and more, by a 2-1 scoreline. Victor Wanyama put the Hoops ahead in the 21st minute and Tony Watt doubled the lead in the 83rd minute to send the stadium into a frenzy.

Messi would get a goal back from Barcelona in injury time but it was too late for the Catalan giants, and Celtic Park had witnessed one of its most famous European nights.

Clips from this game are still shared to this day and you might have seen the match stats also doing the rounds on social media.

We had the pleasure of talking to one of the scorers on the night, about that historic night, as Wanyama lifted the lid on the Celtic vs Barcelona game ten years later.

Exclusive: Wanyama lifts lid on Celtic’s win over Barcelona

Before the match, was there a belief in the team that you guys could beat Barcelona that night?

Wanyama: Yeah, the gaffer made us believe we could beat them so going to the game we were confident we could get something.

What was the feeling like when you scored?

When I scored I felt like the whole stadium was coming down, the goal gave us so much energy I couldn’t sleep after the game.

How difficult was it dealing with the legendary Barcelona team with Messi-Xavi-Iniesta?

It was so hard playing against the team that was very versatile with all world class players like Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, David Villa at their prime.

What was the half-time message from the coach when you guys were 1-0 up?

The message from the coach was to believe in ourselves that we could get a win and we need to work extra hard to earn it.

How special was that night in your career?

That night was special cause we were facing one of the best team in the world and we were playing at Parkhead where Champions League nights are the best and the fans are from a different planet.

Anything special you remember from that game that nobody knows?

Everything was special. I remember the atmosphere was incredible.

We would like to thank Victor for the opportunity and wish him the best of luck in everything moving forward.

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