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Mark Walker

Loudmouth Bayern Munich hero claims Celtic tie is easiest in Champions League

Loudmouth Lothar Matthaus reckons Bayern Munich have landed the easiest draw in the Champions League by being paired with Celtic.

The Hoops face a daunting task against the German giants this month if they are to carry on their European adventures.

And although German legend Matthaus -  the first player to play in five consecutive World Cups and now a top TV pundit - respects Celtic's Parkhead fortress, he believes Bayern will easily negotiate their way through the tie.

He said: "Bayern Munich got the easiest draw in the Champions League.

"I would say 99 per cent of Bayern fans are happy that they are playing against Celtic and not against Manchester City. Of course, City are not having a great season, but we know what outstanding quality the team has.


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"Dortmund won 7-1 at home against Celtic, but RB Leipzig lost in Glasgow.

"So you can see the power that the stadium brings and the atmosphere that pushes the team. That is impressive.

"But Bayern has played in every big stadium in the world and mostly achieved good results.

"Celtic just don't have the quality.

"Bayern start to kick into gear at this time of the season. The players are really hungry for the Wednesday-Saturday rhythm and the big games this month."

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