Bayern Munich vs Celtic LIVE: Harry Kane begins for hosts in essential Champions League play-off conflict
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Bayern Munich host Celtic in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie with a slim advantage after the German side triumphed 2-1 in the first leg at Celtic Park.
Michael Olise’s 45th minute finish put Bayern ahead away from home and England captain Harry Kane doubled their advantage four minutes later. The Bundesliga leaders looked to be cruising into the last-16 but a goal from Celtic’s Daizen Maeda cut the deficit and gives some hope to Brendan Rodgers side.
There is a slim chance the Scottish side can overturn the deficit and make it into the next round but they have yet to win away from home in this Champions League campaign. In comparison, Bayern have won their last seven home games across all competitions and will be confident of making it through the tie.
Follow all the latest updates from the Champions League with our live blog below:
Bayern 0-0 Celtic (2-1 agg)
18 mins: Chance!
Celtic turn the ball over in the middle of the pitch and quickly send it up ot Daizen Maeda.
Bayern are scrambling at the back again as the striker shoots from the edge of the box.
He connects well but lifts the ball high and wide.
Bayern 0-0 Celtic (2-1 agg)
15 mins: Another fine opportunity for Celtic!
They’ve certainly stepped it up. Jota is afforded space on the left and weaves into the box.
He flicks the ball across to Nicolas Kuhn who takes a touch then rolls the ball past the goalkeeper.
Raphael Guerreiro gets backk and hooks the ball off the line!
Bayern 0-0 Celtic (2-1 agg)
12 mins: Other than McGregor’s breakaway Celtic have barely had anything to cheer about.
Bayern are controlling play, dominating possession and playing through the lines.
The Hoops hope to stay in this game for as long as they can and perhaps challenge the Bundesliga leaders in the second half.
Bayern 0-0 Celtic (2-1 agg)
9 mins: Harry Kane’s first effort of the night comes from the right side of the box and he drills a shot towards goal.
Kasper Schmeichel palms the ball into the air and Celtic manage to work it clear.
Bayern 0-0 Celtic (2-1 agg)
6 mins: Chance!
After a decent effort from Serge Gnabry who sees a headed effort turned behind Celtic get a break of their own.
Callum McGregor is fed down the inside left channel and flies up the pitch.
He takes the ball into the box and shoots only to lift the effort over the crossbar!
Bayern 0-0 Celtic (2-1 agg)
3 mins: Bayern Munich will have the majority of possession tonight and will want to close out the game with a couple of early goals.
Josip Stanisic gets free on the right wing and delivers a cross into the middle. Jamal Musiala is waiting but can’t get a shot away at goal.
Kick off! Bayern 0-0 Celtic (2-1 agg)
Bayern Munich get the ball rolling and boot it over to the right side of the pitch.
They win a throw in but Celtic clear the danger out of the final third.
Bayern vs Celtic
The players make their way out onto the pitch at the Allianz Arena.
Celtic have the chance to pull off a shock victory. Can they take it?
Kick off is up next…
Bayern’s biggest threat
Since the start of last season, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has scored more Champions League goals than any other player (15 in 20 games).
Kane is the first Bayern player to hit 15 Champions League goals in 20 or fewer games, breaking Roy Makaay’s record (21 games).
Maeda to break Celtic record?
Celtic’s Daizen Maeda has scored four Champions League goals this season, the most by a Japanese player in a season and the most by a Bhoys player in a European Cup campaign since Joseph Craig in 1977-78 (four).
Only three have scored more in a season – Stephen Chalmers in 1966-67 (5), William Wallace in 1970-71 (5) and Lou Macari in 1971-72 (5).
