Celtic's Champions League journey ended at the last-16 stage as expected with a 5-0 aggregate defeat by Juventus after goals from Alessandro Matri and Fabio Quagliarella separated the sides in rain-lashed Turin.
The Serie A leaders took what turned out to be an unassailable three-goal lead from the first leg into the game and any feint hopes of a Hoops comeback ended in the 24th minute when Matri opened the scoring from close range.
Quagliarella notched the second in the 65th minute as the spirited Parkhead men were again punished heavily for a lack of concentration.
However, in the final analysis, Celtic can only look at their European campaign in a positive light.
The Hoops won two qualifiers against HJK Helsinki and Helsingborg, before finishing second in Group G to Barcelona, whom they famously beat at Celtic Park, at the expense of Benfica and Spartak Moscow.
Lennon will have another crack at it next year and although they will have to negotiate three qualifiers, his players will be all the better for this season's continental experiences.
Juventus 2-0 Celtic
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Juventus players celebrate their 2-0 win over Celtic, at the end of their Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Celtic coach Neil Lennon gestures during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match against Juventus, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Juventus' Andrea Pirlo vies for the ball with Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew during their Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Juventus' Paul Pogba, of France, left, eyes the ball next to Celtic's Beram Kayal during their Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Celtic's Georgios Samaras looks down during a Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Celtic and Juventus, at the Turin Juventus stadium, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniele Badolato, Lapresse) (credit:AP)
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Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella vies with Celtic's Victor Wanyama, right, during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Juventus and Celtic, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Falzone, Lapresse) (credit:AP)
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Juventus' Arturo Vidal, right, of Chile, vies with Celtic's Joe Ledley during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Juventus and Celtic, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Juventus' Alessandro Matri, right, vies for the ball with Celtic's Kelvin Wilson during their Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella, left, is chased by Celtic's Adam Matthews as Beram Kayal watches them, during a Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match, at the Turin Juventus stadium, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniele Badolato, Lapresse) (credit:AP)
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Juventus forward Alessandro Matri celebrates after scoring during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Juventus and Celtic, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Falzone, Lapresse) (credit:AP)
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Juventus forward Alessandro Matri, right, celebrates with his teammate Andrea Pirlo after scoring during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Juventus and Celtic, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Juventus forward Alessandro Matri celebrates after scoring during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Juventus and Celtic, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Juventus forward Alessandro Matri scores during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Juventus and Celtic, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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Juventus forward Alessandro Matri celebrates after scoring during the Champions League, round of 16, return-leg soccer match between Juventus and Celtic, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca) (credit:AP)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Supporters of Celtic during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Supporters of Celtic during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(17 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Adam Matthews (R) of Celtic clashes with Fabio Quagliarella of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(18 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Fabio Quagliarella of Juventus (C) celebrates scoring the second goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Celtic's players applaud supporters at the end of the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' defender Andrea Barzagli jumps for the ball during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' defender Andrea Barzagli jumps for the ball during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(22 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Federico Peluso (R) of Juventus is tackled by Adam Matthews of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Paul Pogba of Juventus in action during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(24 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Alessandro Matri (L) of Juventus celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(25 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Paul Pogba (L) of Juventus competes with Victor Wanyama of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(26 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Paul Pogba (R) of Juventus is tackled by Victor Wanyama of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(27 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Fabio Quagliarella of Juventus celebrates scoring the second goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' celebrate at the end of the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Celtic's midfielder Charlie Mulgrew holds the ball during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Fabio Quagliarella (L) of Juventus is challenged by Adam Matthews of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Adam Matthews (L) of Celtic in action against Paul Pogba of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Andrea Pirlo (L) of Juventus is challenged by Kris Commons of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Celtic's forward Kris Commons reacts during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Alessandro Matri of Juventus #32 in action during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(35 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Emanuele Giaccherini of Juventus #24 in action during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(36 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(37 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Andrea Pirlo of Juventus duels for the ball with Giorgios Samaras of Celtic #9 during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(38 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Arturo Vidal of Juventus duels for the ball with Lassad Nouioui of Celtic (R) during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(39 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Players of Juventus celebrate during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(40 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Juventus head coach Antonio Conte looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Fraser Forster of Celtic during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(42 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Andrea Pirlo of Juventus #21 duels for the ball with Beram Kayal of Celtic during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(43 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Charlie Mulgrew of Celtic during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(44 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Luca Marrone of Juventus duels for the ball with Kris Commons of Celtic #15 during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(45 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus #19 in action during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(46 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Players of Juventus celebrate during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(47 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Alessandro Matri (L) of Juventus celebrates after scoring the opening goal with team mates Paul Pogba during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Beram Kayal (R) of Celtic is tackled by Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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(top row, from top L) Juventus' Fabio Quagliarella, Luca Marrone, Simone Padoin, Arturo Vidal, Andrea Pirlo, (bottom row) Federico Peluso, Paul Pogba, Alessandro Matri, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Gianluigi Buffon, pose before their Champions League football match against Celtic on March 6, 2013 in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Head coach of Celtic Neil Lennon looks dejected during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(51 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus celebrates during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' midfielder Luca Marrone (L) fights for the ball with Celtic's forward Gary Hooper during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(53 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Alessandro Matri #32 of Juventus scores the opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(54 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Referee Firat Aydinus during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' forward Alessandro Matri celebrates after scoring during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Head coach of Celtic Neil Lennon looks dejected during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Supporters of Celtic during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(58 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Supporters of Juventus during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Juventus v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(59 of63)
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: Head coach of Celtic Neil Lennon reacts during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' forward Alessandro Matri celebrates after scoring during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photo credit should read MARCO BERTORELLO,MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' midfielder of Chile Arturo Vidal (L) fights for the ball with Celtic's midfielder Joe Ledley during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 06: (L-R) Gary Hooper, Kris Commons and Georgios Samaras of Celtic react after Juventus' opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Juventus and Celtic at Juventus Arena on March 6, 2013 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Juventus' French midfielder Paul Pogba jumps for the ball during the Champions League match Juventus vs Celtic FC on March 6, 2013 at the 'Juventus Stadium' in Turin. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)