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The Arsenal team line up before the match
The Arsenal team line up before the match. Celtic 0:2 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League Play-off round 1st leg, Parkhead, Celtic Park, Scotland, 18/8/2009. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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Great image capturing the tense atmosphere before the UEFA Champions League Play-off round 1st leg match between Celtic and Arsenal at Celtic Park, Scotland, on August 18, 2009. The Arsenal team lines up on the pitch, ready to take on the Scottish champions in a crucial European tie. The Gunners, wearing their iconic red and white stripes, are focused and determined as they prepare to face the Celtic squad in front of a passionate home crowd. The team's captain, Cesc Fabregas, stands proudly in the center, leading his teammates into battle. This was a crucial match for Arsenal, who had finished third in the previous Premier League season and were looking to make a strong statement in Europe. The first leg of the play-off round was an opportunity to take an early lead against Celtic, who had finished runners-up in the Scottish Premier League the previous season. The Arsenal fans, who made the journey to Glasgow, are seen in the background, waving their flags and banners in support of their team. The atmosphere at Celtic Park was electric, with both sets of fans creating a cacophony of noise as the teams took to the field. Despite the pressure, Arsenal started strongly and took a two-goal lead through goals from Eduardo and Andrey Arshavin. The second leg at the Emirates Stadium would prove to be a more challenging encounter, but Arsenal held on to secure their place in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League for the 13th consecutive season. This photo is a reminder of the excitement and tension that comes with European football and the importance of every match in the journey towards success.
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