Bayern Munich scored either side of halftime through Michael Olise and Harry Kane but had to endure late pressure from hosts Celtic before securing a 2-1 victory in their Champions League playoff first leg on Wednesday.
Olise's stunning shot in the 45th minute put the German side in front and Kane doubled the lead with a 49t-minute volley at the far post.
Celtic cut the deficit in the 79th minute thanks to Daizen Maeda's close-range header to inject late drama into the match.
The visitors, bidding to reach this year's final to be played in their own Allianz Arena in Munich, had close to 70% possession in the first half but struggled with Celtic's disciplined backline.
Bayern did have a chance through Kane but it took a superb effort from Olise to break the deadlock on the stroke of halftime.
The attacking midfielder controlled a deep cross from Dayot Upamecano, cut in and hammered an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
They struck again four minutes after the restart when Kane was left completely unmarked at the far post to volley in straight from a Joshua Kimmich corner.
Kane's goal made him the first English player to score 60 goals in UEFA club competitions.
Bayern were lucky not to concede a penalty in the 57th minute after Upamecano stepped on Arne Engels' foot in the box, the referee deciding against a spot-kick after a lengthy VAR review.
The hosts came close in the 74th when Neuer was beaten to the ball by Maeda but the Japanese player's shot rolled parallel to the empty goal before being cleared. He did better a few minutes later, nodding in from close range to pull a goal back.
Bayern defended well as Celtic poured forward, and they needed a fine save from Neuer in stoppage time to hold on to victory ahead of Tuesday's return leg in Munich to decide a place in the round of 16.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich latest news
- Maeda gives Celtic slim hope in Champions League clash with Bayern
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22:13 , Jonathan GorrieThanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Bayern Munich’s win over Celtic.
Find our full match report below!
Maeda gives Celtic slim hope in Champions League clash with Bayern
21:59 , Jonathan GorrieA late header gave Celtic hope heading into next week’s Champions League knockout play-off second leg away at Bayern Munich.
Michael Olise and Harry Kane had put Bayern into cruise control with strikes either side of half-time but Daizen Maeda’s goal ensures Brendan Rodgers and his side are still in the game before the trip to the Allianz Stadium.
FT: Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
21:56 , Jonathan Gorrie90 mins: It’s over!
Bayern take a lead back to Germany but were made to work for it in the end.
Celtic have hope, albeit a slim one.
Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
21:49 , Jonathan Gorrie90 mins: SEVEN MINUTES ADDED ON!
Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
21:46 , Jonathan Gorrie87 mins: Bayern just looking to take the sting out of it here. They’re keeping the ball, hoping to avoid a Celtic counter.
Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
21:40 , Jonathan Gorrie81 mins: Celtic Park is ALIVE!
Celtic really think they can get another. What a finish to the game.
GOAL! Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich | Daizen Maeda '78
21:38 , Jonathan Gorrie78 mins: GOAL!
Trusty keeps a Celtic corner alive, allowing Daizen Maeda to nod in from close range!
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
21:32 , Jonathan Gorrie73 mins: So close for Celtic!
Maeda pounces onto a loose ball to Neuer, rounding the ‘keeper before shooting wide from a very tight angle.
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
21:30 , Jonathan Gorrie71 mins: Good save from Schmeichel to deny Gnabry from putting the game to bed!
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
21:28 , Jonathan Gorrie68 mins: Celtic certainly haven’t been outclassed here but Bayern are starting to show their class now.
The hosts are struggling to get the ball back.
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
21:20 , Jonathan Gorrie61 mins: Celtic have responded well to the goal, with Bayern penned back somewhat.
Still, that’s something you feel suits the German giants right now.
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
21:16 , Jonathan GorrieNO PENALTY!
Fair to say the home fans are not best pleased...
Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
21:13 , Jonathan Gorrie54 mins: VAR check!
Upamecano on Engles! Could be a lifeline for Celtic...
GOAL! Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich | Harry Kane '48
21:09 , Jonathan Gorrie48 mins: GOAL!
Harry Kane doubles Bayern’s advantage with a brilliant finish, volleying in at the back post after a deep corner.
Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
21:04 , Jonathan GorrieBack underway!
HT: Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
20:49 , Jonathan GorrieOlise’s goal was the final action of the opening 45 minutes. Painful for Celtic.
GOAL! Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich | Michael Olise '45
20:47 , Jonathan Gorrie45 mins: GOAL!
A painful one for Celtic, as Olise pounces onto a long ball and cuts inside Taylor before rifling one in the near post.
What a finish.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:44 , Jonathan Gorrie42 mins: HUGE CHANCE!
Harry Kane finds only the side netting when connecting to a deep Bayern corner at the far post.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:39 , Jonathan Gorrie37 mins: It seems Celtic have weathered the storm somewhat, although any time they misplace a pass Bayern look dangerous.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:33 , Jonathan Gorrie31 mins: WHAT A SAVE!
Schmeichel denies Kane - who had a free header from close range.
The England captain was offside but, really, should have scored - though taking nothing away from the stop.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:32 , Jonathan Gorrie29 mins: Schmeichel collects a Kimmich ball over to Sane,, with the winger unable to connect.
Just a few signs Bayern are starting to turn the screw.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:28 , Jonathan Gorrie26 mins: It’s been absolutely brilliant from Celtic so far. Bayern are having most of the ball but are yet to create anything clear cut.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:17 , Jonathan Gorrie15 mins: Bayern taking control of the ball now, albeit Celtic are denying them any space in which to work.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:13 , Jonathan Gorrie12 mins: Decent save from Schmeichel to deny Olise, who had latched onto a Kane through ball before turning his marker.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:10 , Jonathan Gorrie08 mins: Celtic are looking comfortable. McGregor finds Maeda with a clever ball but his header cannot quite reach Idah.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
20:05 , Jonathan Gorrie04 mins: A high line for Celtic here.
They are not going to roll over for Bayern.
DISALLOWED GOAL!
20:03 , Jonathan Gorrie01 mins: CELTIC PARK ERUPTS!
Kuhn cuts inside, shoots and beats Manuel Neuer.
Still, Idah had been stood in an offside position and impacted the goalkeeper’s line of sight.
A shame for Celtic but the correct decision.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich
20:01 , Jonathan GorrieKICK-OFF!
Celtic vs Bayern Munich
19:39 , Jonathan GorrieQuite the atmosphere awaits!
"Being part of this club, it's about the big games" 🍀
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Celtic vs Bayern Munich
19:12 , Jonathan GorrieAnd here come Bayern!
Hier sind unsere Jungs – #packmas! 🤜🤛
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) February 12, 2025
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Confirmed Bayern Munich lineup
19:06 , Jonathan GorrieBayern Munich XI: Neuer, Laimer, Upamecano, Dier, Guerreiro, Goretzka, Kimmich, Olise, Musiala, Sane, Kane
Ulreich, Urbig, Kim, Gnabry, Coman, Ito, Boey, Vidovic, Muller, Buchmann, Stanisic, Pavlovic
Confirmed Celtic lineup
19:05 , Jonathan GorrieCeltic XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Kuhn, Idah, Maeda
Subs: Sinisalo, Bain, Scales, Jota, Yang, McCowan, Schlupp, Nawrocki, Kenny, Murray, Ralston
Celtic vs Bayern Munich
18:35 , Jonathan GorrieIt’s going to be some night in Glasgow...
🏟️ Celtic Park, Glasgow 🍀
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) February 12, 2025
🔜 #CELFCB in the #UCL 💫 pic.twitter.com/9ADRmQjSsG
Celtic vs Bayern Munich: Latest Champions League odds today
18:14 , Jonathan GorrieCeltic – 6/1
Draw – 17/4
Bayern Munich – 3/8
Odds via Betway
Celtic vs Bayern Munich: Champions League score prediction today
17:32 , Jonathan GorrieBayern have to be considered favourites but the Celtic Park factor cannot be ignored. The German giants certainly aren't perfect defensively, so the Bhoys should feel confident about getting a goal.
Bayern to win, 3-1.
Bayern Munich team news vs Celtic today
17:31 , Jonathan GorrieBayern are missing some key players. Alphonso Davies is injured, along with Serge Gnabry and Joao Palhinha.
Celtic team news vs Bayern Munich today
17:31 , Jonathan GorrieDaizen Maeda is available for Celtic, who won their appeal to have his red card against Club Brugge overturned.
Jota could feature as the winger continues to build up his fitness, although James Forrest is out.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today
17:30 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
17:30 , Jonathan GorrieGood evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Celtic’s clash with Bayern Munich.
Kick-off from Parkhead in Glasgow is at 8pm GMT.
Vincent Kompany sends Celtic message ahead of Champions League showdown
16:41 , Jonathan GorrieThe Bayern boss knows what awaits...
🗣️ 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: 💬
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) February 11, 2025
"Celtic has a strong tradition in the Champions League. We give them the respect they deserve. But we also have a great team, and as long as we understand how big and important this match is, we will… pic.twitter.com/MtehsIKpWS
Bayern Munich announce squad
16:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBayern Munich have announced a 23-man travelling squad for tonight’s Champions League clash against Celtic.
Harry Kane has made the trip but Joao Palhinha and Alphonso Davies, as expected, have remained in Germany.
Goalkeepers: Neuer, Ulreich, Urbig.
Defenders: Upamecano, Min-jae, Ito, Dier, Guerreiro, Boey, Stanisic, Buchmann.
Midfielders: Kimmich, Goretzka, Vidovic, Laimer, Musiala, Pavlovic.
Forwards: Gnabry, Kane, Sane, Coman, Olise, Muller.
Under the lights at Celtic Park
14:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere aren’t many stadium in Europe quite like Celtic Park under the lights!
🏟️ Paradise Nights Under the Lights✨
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 12, 2025
Celtic Park Prepares for an Epic UEFA Champions League Clash with Bayern Munich! #UCL | #CelticBayernMunich | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/XIQCWFgRo9
Neuer to make debut
12:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has never played at Celtic Park, so is looking forward to making his debut at the famous ground after watching from home when the two sides met in 2017.
"I'm looking forward to this atmosphere, to a bit of football history and the history that Celtic has written," he told reporters.
"I didn't have to turn the TV down now, but of course I felt the atmosphere.”
Standard Sport prediction
09:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFor Celtic to have any hope of progression, they have to secure a positive result tonight.
Unbeaten at home in the Champions League so far this season, the omens are looking good for the Scottish giants especially when factoring in Bayern’s rather poor record on the road.
Furthermore, Bayern may have one eye on this weekend’s huge Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen that could play into Celtic’s favour for a famous win.
Celtic to win 2-1
Celtic vs Bayern Munich head to head (h2h) history and results
Tuesday 11 February 2025 23:00 , Jonathan GorrieCeltic wins: 0
Draws: 1
Bayern Munich wins: 3
Harry Kane to Arsenal? Paul Merson makes shock claim after release clause revealed
Tuesday 11 February 2025 16:30 , Jonathan GorrieArsenal legend Paul Merson claims he “wouldn’t be surprised” if England captain Harry Kane joined the Gunners.
News of a release clause in Kane’s contract at Bayern Munich emerged earlier this week, with German outlet BILD claiming it would soon decrease from £67m to £54m.
Early Bayern Munich team news
Tuesday 11 February 2025 15:15 , Jonathan GorrieBoth Joao Palhinha and Serge Gnabry and are doubts for Bayern Munich, while Alphonso Davies is out with a hamstring injury.
Serge Gnabry, however, could return in a boost for the German giants.
Early Celtic team news
Tuesday 11 February 2025 15:13 , Jonathan GorrieCeltic will have Daizen Maeda available for the game, with the club having successfully appealed his red card against Club Brugge.
That is a major boost for the Bhoys, with the forward having missed the defeat at Aston Villa last time out in this competition.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich: TV channel and live stream for Champions League
Tuesday 11 February 2025 11:52 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
Tuesday 11 February 2025 10:11 , Jonathan GorrieGood morning and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Celtic’s massive Champions League clash against Bayern Munich later this week.
Kick-off on Wednesday night at Celtic Park is at 8pm GMT.
