- Bayern Munich secured their place in the Champions League Round of 16 after a late equalizer against Celtic
- The Bavarian giants advanced with a 3-2 aggregate win, following their 2-1 victory in the first leg
- Alphonso Davies rescued Bayern in stoppage time after Nicolas Gerrit-Kühn had given Celtic the lead
Key Takeaways:
Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw against Celtic in the second leg of their playoff tie at Allianz Arena. The German side progressed with a 3-2 aggregate victory after winning the first leg 2-1 in Glasgow last week.
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The first half saw few clear-cut chances as both teams maintained a cautious approach. However, the game came to life in the second half when Nicolas Gerrit-Kühn (63′) put the visitors ahead, raising hopes of a comeback for Celtic. The Scottish side held onto their lead deep into stoppage time, thanks to an inspired performance from Kasper Schmeichel, who made several crucial saves.
Just when the match seemed headed for extra time, a costly defensive error in the final moments proved decisive. Alphonso Davies (90’+4’) capitalized on the mistake, netting the equalizer that secured Bayern’s place among Europe’s top 16 clubs.
The Bavarian giants now await their Round of 16 opponent, which will be determined in the draw on Friday, February 21. They are set to face either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen in the next stage of the competition.