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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Martin McMillan

Celtic told Bayern Munich task as pundits give verdict

Celtic's "puncher's chance" against Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off has been scrutinised by pundits.

Jeff Stelling and Troy Deeney, on the talkSPORT Breakfast Show, assessed the Scottish Premiership champions' prospects in the second leg.

The Glasgow side trail 2-1 after the first leg against the German giants.

Daizen Maeda's strike kept the tie alive, but Stelling and Deeney were cautious in their predictions.

Deeney said: "You have to give them a puncher's chance, but the problem is you're playing Bayern Munich.

"They might not be the best Bayern Munich team, but if they score first, it could be five, six or seven."

Stelling added: "Maeda's late goal gave them a squeak of a chance.

"I don't want to rub it in as far as Celtic are concerned, but Bayern have scored 27 in their last seven home games, almost four per game.

"In the last decade, in Europe, only Real Madrid on two occasions and Liverpool, and PSG have won at the Allianz Arena (in the Champions League).

"That's the size of the task facing Celtic."

Celtic will be buoyed by their fans and atmosphere as they head to Germany for the return leg.

However, with Bayern's formidable home record, the task is significant.

Despite the odds, both Stelling and Deeney wished Celtic well, acknowledging the potential fairy tale if they could secure progression to the last-16.

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