Celtic host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie with the Scottish side facing a mammoth task to reach the last 16 of the competition.
Brendan Rodgers’ side are flying high with a 13-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership, but this tie provides more difficult opposition in the form of one of the Champions League’s most successful sides.
Six-time winners Bayern may have only finished in 12th in the league phase but they top the Bundesliga by eight points, with a vast range of attacking talent including Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise and Harry Kane sure to test the hosts’ defence.
But Bayern’s European results have shown vulnerability, with their league phase including a 3-0 loss to Feyenoord, which will give Celtic plenty of hope that they can strike a blow to Vincent Kompany’s visitors ahead of the second leg in Munich next week.
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Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
CLOSE! It’s a mix-up at the back for Bayern as Guerreiro lays it back to Neuer. His pass doesn’t have enough on it though and Maeda nips in in front of the ‘keeper. However, the angle is too tight and the Celtic man can only hit his shot across the mouth of the goal.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:33
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
Another good save from Schmeichel as Coman’s cross comes across goal all the way to Gnabry, and the former Arsenal man lashes a half-volley straight at the ‘keeper.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:31
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
It’s somewhat scrappier at the moment from both sides, with Schlupp almost punished for losing the ball near his own box before Celtic clear.
The hosts are still lacking a little bit of quality in the final third.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:29
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
Risky from Upamecano as his pass to Neuer almost doesn’t have enough on it, but the German clears before Maeda can get to it.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:26
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
Much better from Celtic as Kuhn plays a great diagonal ball to Maeda, but his cross is turned away by Dier.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:25
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
A double sub for Bayern as Olise and Sane come off for Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman.
Celtic also make changes, as Idah and Taylor come off for Jeffrey Schlupp and Jota.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:24
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
Bayern are playing in a slightly more relaxed manner now that they have their 2-0 lead, but it has allowed Celtic to create a couple of half-chances in the last few minutes.
NO PENALTY! Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
When we see the replay, it’s actually a good challenge from Upamecano – just one angle makes it look like a stonewall penalty!
Upamecano wins the ball first and then steps on Engels’ foot.
After a lengthy review, the referee waves it away.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:17
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
Now this could be interesting. Celtic see a chance go begging but Engels doesn’t give up on it and Upamecano takes him down in the box.
Kuhn looked like he was in an offside position so nothing is made of the challenge originally, but they’re checking the challenge for a Celtic penalty.
It’s been a long check – if Engels isn’t offside, the challenge could definitely warrant a spot-kick.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:14
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
Celtic work their best chance of the match so far as they get forward and cut it back to Hatate near the edge of the box, but his shot is blocked for a corner.
Chris Wilson12 February 2025 21:11