Julian Araujo ranks Celtic goal as number one in his career after ‘insane’ fan scenes at Kilmarnock

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Julian Araujo undoubtedly created one of the most iconic Celtic moments of this season in the 3-2 win at Kilmarnock.

The Mexican right-back was crucial as Celtic’s win at Kilmarnock puts the title race back in the Bhoys’ hands with one game in hand.

Araujo’s first-ever Celtic goal could not have come at a better time as the Hoops battered Kilmarnock into submission in the 97th minute at Rugby Park.

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And speaking about the scenes during and after the goal celebrations, Araujo admits Celtic fans have given a moment that will live with him for the rest of his life.

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Julian Araujo says Celtic fans gave him ‘one of the craziest moments’ of his life

The Mexican defender signed for Celtic on the 2nd of January and has made nine appearances this season but he ranks his goal as the best of his career so far.

Araujo told the post-match press conference, “The goal? That’s probably, like, number one. Number one because the fans are crazy. I didn’t even know what I was doing.

“I just lost myself and I just saw so many people. Everybody was giving me kisses. I don’t even know what the hell happened.

“It was crazy. One of the craziest moments of my life, yeah. I just went with whatever. I just kept it going, kept the flow going.”

Julian Araujo has never ‘felt anything like’ the Celtic celebrations

Araujo has made 161 career appearances for teams like LA Galaxy, Las Palmas and Bournemouth but it’s at Celtic where he has a memory that will last for the rest of his life.

Araujo continued, “Playing for Celtic is nuts. You can see why. You can see the pitch was filled with fans and I’ve never seen that in my life. I never had a moment like that where I was involved, where I scored a goal and it’s a moment that I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.

“It’s a moment that I’ll carry with me and that I’ll be grateful for. It’s crazy. It’s a beautiful feeling obviously, I’ve never felt anything like that.”

If Araujo thinks that was good, wait until he experiences wins against Rangers at Ibrox, or big wins in Europe at Celtic Park then his Kilmarnock memory will be equalled or bettered.