Introduction: Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to knock Celtic out of the Champions League, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory. Despite an impressive performance at the Allianz Arena, Brendan Rodgers’ side fell just short of reaching the last 16.
Match Summary: Celtic delivered a strong Champions League performance, matching Bayern throughout. Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda, and Nicolas Kuhn had early chances, while Harry Kane exited at halftime due to injury. Kuhn capitalized on a defensive error in the second half, firing past the Bayern keeper to give Celtic the lead. The Hoops seemed poised for extra time, but in stoppage time, Kasper Schmeichel saved Leroy Sané’s header, only for Alphonso Davies to score on the rebound, sealing Bayern’s 3-2 aggregate win.
Reaction from Celtic: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told Amazon Prime that the defeat was not what his players deserved at the end of the game. They played exceptionally well throughout the match. Celtic captain Callum McGregor, also speaking to Amazon Prime, described the match as one of the cruelest experiences he’s ever had in his football career.
What Next? With the aggregate (3-2 aggregate) win, Bayern Munich moves on to face either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen in the next round. Vincent Kompany’s side remains unbeaten at home in the Bundesliga this season, continuing their strong form in European competition. Celtic will now shift their focus back to domestic competition, taking pride in their spirited European campaign despite the painful exit.
Source: Sky Sports
