Celtic’s Champions League Dreams Dashed by Late Bayern Munich Goal: Scots Eliminated 3-2 on Aggregate

February 18, 2025 economy24

HARRY KANE’S hopes of success in the Champions League are still very much intact following Bayern Munich’s tight victory over a determined Celtic team.

Alphonso Davies netted a dramatic last-minute goal from close range, keeping their dreams of claiming a seventh title alive in their home city.

Daizen Maeda of Celtic looking dejected after a soccer game. — Celtic suffered heartbreak at the death to be eliminated from the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty

Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich celebrates a goal with a teammate. — Alphonso Davies scored a last-second equaliser to clinch the match on aggregateCredit: Reuters

Brendan Rodgers of Celtic FC at a UEFA Champions League match. — Brendan Rodgers’ team was moments away from forcing extra time in BavariaCredit: Rex

Regrettably for Brendan Rodgers and his team, they found themselves crushed after missing several prime scoring opportunities.

The leading goalscorer for England had little involvement before being taken off at halftime due to concerns over a facial injury that had limited his training on Monday.

Even though he hit the post, he and his teammates were fortunate not to be behind at halftime after almost being caught off guard.

Celtic began the match with great energy, hoping for their first knockout tie in this tournament in 36 years and almost took the lead twice within the first 20 minutes.

Captain Callum McGregor wasted a clear opportunity to score early in the match.

Again, Celtic threatened the Bayern defense when Jota sprinted past Josip Stanisic and set up an unmarked Nicolas Kuhn.

The former Bayern player attempted to finish with his left foot at the far post but was thwarted by Raphael Guerreiro, who cleared the ball off the line just in time.

Vincent Kompany’s team appeared shaky, and Celtic nearly scored again as the tensions rose.

Nicolas Khn of Celtic FC celebrating a goal. — Nicolas Kuhn opened the scoring for Celtic in pursuit of a miracle in MunichCredit: Rex

Nicolas Kuhn scoring a goal during a soccer match. — Kuhn capitalized on a mistake made by Kim Min-jaeCredit: PA

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His pass across the goal was nearly converted by a teammate, but Daizen Maeda just missed it.

Bayern seemed shaken, yet the visitors squandered another golden chance when Maeda’s first-time effort went wide, much to Brendan Rodgers’ frustration.