Bayern Munich vs Celtic – A Champions League Thriller at Allianz Arena
Tonight, all eyes are on the Allianz Arena as Bayern Munich and Celtic face off in the second leg of their Champions League playoff round. With Bayern leading 2-1 from the first leg in Glasgow, Celtic finds itself in a high-pressure battle to overturn the deficit and create one of their greatest European nights in recent memory. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the atmosphere is electric.
The big news ahead of kick-off is that Harry Kane is fit to start for Bayern despite his recent facial injury. That’s a major boost for the German giants, who have made three changes from their first-leg lineup. Kim Min-jae, Josip Stanisic, and Serge Gnabry step in, while Leroy Sané, Konrad Laimer, and Eric Dier drop out. On the other side, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has also shuffled his squad, with Jeffrey Schlupp and Jota coming into the starting XI. Daizen Maeda, who was impressive in the closing minutes of the first leg, will lead the line for the visitors.
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Celtic knows the challenge ahead is immense. They’ve struggled away from home in Europe, and history isn’t on their side. The last two times they played Bayern in Munich, they suffered defeats—2-1 in 2003 and 3-0 in 2017. However, Rodgers remains optimistic. Speaking before the match, he emphasized the need to play with courage, intelligence, and belief. “We’ve got to be clever, bright, and brave. If we can do that, history has shown that anything can happen.”
Discipline will also play a key role tonight. Three players—Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané, and Alistair Johnston—are walking a tightrope, as another yellow card would see them suspended for the next round. That could influence how aggressively they play, especially with so much on the line.
Elsewhere in the Champions League, AC Milan and Feyenoord are locked in a tense battle, with Feyenoord leading on aggregate after Julian Carranza’s bullet header. Meanwhile, Atalanta, Benfica, and Monaco are also fighting for a place in the last 16. But for now, the focus is squarely on Munich, where Celtic dreams of a famous European upset.
Kickoff is moments away, and one thing is certain—whether Bayern cruises to victory or Celtic pulls off a stunning comeback, we’re in for an unforgettable night of football.
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