Thomas Mueller (L), Harry Kane and their Bayern teammates applaud fans after winning the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 1st leg match between Celtic FC and FC Bayern Munich, in Glasgow, Britain, 12 February 2025. EFE/EPA/ROBER PERRY
Bayern beat Celtic 2-1, Feyenoord defeated Milan 1-0
Sports Desk, Feb 12 (EFE).- Bayern Munich got the victory from Michael Olise and Harry Kane in an intense game where they had to survive the late pressure of Celtic’s 79th-minute goal, a 2-1 result in the Champions League playoff first leg in the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.
Michael Olise of Bayern celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 1st leg match between Celtic FC and FC Bayern Munich, in Glasgow, Britain, 12 February 2025. EFE/EPA/ROBER PERRY
Michael Olise opened the scoring in the minute 45, followed by Harry Kane, who doubled the lead with a 49th-minute goal.
However, in minute 79, the Japanese Daizen Maeda threatened Bayern’s victory with a 2-1 result.
Fans of Bayern during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 1st leg match between Celtic FC and FC Bayern Munich, in Glasgow, Britain, 12 February 2025. EFE/EPA/ROBER PERRY
Meanwhile, a goal from Brazilian Igor Paixao made Feyenoord beat Milan 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie in the Stadium Feijenoord, also known as De Kuip.
Tammy Abraham and sco Camarda tried their luck in the box, but Milan could not penetrate the Dutch defense. Feyenoord emerged from the crisis with a resounding victory. Despite the outcome, Milan is still in the game. EFE
Daizen Maeda (R) of Celtic in action against Konrad Laimer of Bayern during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 1st leg match between Celtic FC and FC Bayern Munich, in Glasgow, Britain, 12 February 2025. EFE/EPA/ROBER PERRY
