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Nicolas Kuhn says fulfilling a boyhood Champions League dream was crazy and moved his close ones to tears.
And the winger insists Celtic’s exploits have caught German attention ahead of facing Borussia Dortmund and his old club RB Leipzig. Kuhn ticked a massive career box when playing his part in the storming win over Slovan Bratislava. Despite having had spells at top-table outfits Leipzig, Ajax and Bayern Munich before heading to Glasgow, he had been unable to step onto the big stage until handed the chance by Brendan Rodgers.
It was an incredible occasion and, for those nearest and dearest to him, also emotional. Kuhn explained: “It was unbelievable. The atmosphere was crazy. I think it was one of the best nights I’ve ever experienced in football. It was amazing. Every little boy is dreaming of playing in the Champions League, it was a long journey and finally arriving at such a stadium was unreal. A lot of friends were here and my girlfriend. I think they were crying.
“It was more than I expected. After the anthem it was so loud it was amazing. Everyone said they are special nights and now I can say I have played in a game here.
“When I was on a year loan from Bayern, I said in the second league in Germany, the goal is Champions League and one day, hopefully, national team. I was 2020/21, that was my goal and I didn’t care what other people said.
“It’s what I believe I can achieve and that was my feeling. It was the goal for a long time, so yeah, the first 20 minutes was just a little bit overwhelmed from the crowd and everything, but then it was fine.”
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