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Virgil van Dijk's Celtic performance against Barcelona resurfaces online

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Virgil van Dijk's Celtic performance against Barcelona resurfaces online

Summary

A clip showcasing Virgil van Dijk's performance during his time at Celtic has gone viral. The video, shared by UEFA, highlights his individual display in a Champions League match against Barcelona from the 2013/14 season, despite Celtic suffering a 6-1 defeat. Viewers can see Van Dijk, then 22, making vital clearances and tackles that foreshadowed his future success as a defender. The match, memorable for Neymar's hat-trick, occurred during a challenging group stage for Celtic, where they finished last. Over 1.5 million views have accumulated on the clip since its posting.

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Status Watch

•Van Dijk's clip from a 2013 match against Barcelona has gone viral.
•Celtic lost 6-1 in that Champions League match in Barcelona.
•The video features Van Dijk's key deflections and tactical composure.
•Neymar scored a hat-trick, while Messi was absent due to injury.
•The UEFA post showcasing Van Dijk has over 1.5 million views.

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A clip from Virgil van Dijk’s Celtic days has gone viral — although it comes from a night most Hoops supporters would probably rather forget.The former Celtic defender recently reminisced about hi...
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