Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was “baffled” over the disallowed goal that proved pivotal in his side’s 2-0 Europa League defeat by Braga.

Kelechi Iheanacho celebrated what looked to be a 51st-minute equaliser after charging down an attempted clearance from former Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke, who was put in trouble by a loose pass.

The ball appeared to hit the Celtic striker in the face, but German referee Tobias Stieler ruled the goal out for handball and video assistant Christian Dingert stuck with the on-field decision after studying footage for more than two minutes.

There did not appear to be any evidence of an arm being used in television replays, but Braga were awarded a free-kick and the visiting goalkeeper made good saves from Kieran Tierney and Sebastian Tounekti before

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