Celtic vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League result as unmarked Harry Kane scores in play-off win
Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich: German side take crucial lead into the second leg after an enthralling match at Celtic Park
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. .
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.
Bayern defended well as Celtic poured forward and needed a fine save from keeper Manuel 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.
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Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
47 mins
An early chance for the visitors as Olise lays it off and Kimmich drives a decent effort at Schmeichel.
KICK-OFF! Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
The hosts get the second half started in Glasgow.
Can Celtic get back into this one, or will it end up getting away from them? We’ll find out soon.
HALF-TIME! Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
Both sides are coming back out onto the pitch at Celtic Park, so we’ll be back underway soon.
HALF-TIME! Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
It was an entertaining half at Celtic Park even if there weren’t many clear-cut chances, and Celtic will feel hard done by going into the break behind.
They thought they had an early lead when Kuhn’s early effort squeezed past Neuer, but it was disallowed and the visitors dominated from there.
But Celtic had more than their fair share of half-chances, and they’ve proved they can hurt Bayern if they can just find that final bit of quality in attack.
HALF-TIME! Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
45 mins
No added time, and the goal is almost the last kick of the half.
The visitors go into the break with a 1-0 lead after an enthralling half in Glasgow.
So harsh on the hosts.
GOAL! Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
45 mins
GOAL! The visitors lead!
He makes it look so simple too, as Olise brings the ball down and cuts inside Taylor.
The ball takes a slight bobble as Olise lines up the shot and it falls perfectly, with the Frenchman firing a shot straight into the top corner at the near post. No chance for Schmeichel.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
43 mins
CLOSE! Another one for Kane, and he should score.
It’s so simple too, as Olise’s corner comes all the way to an unmarked Kane at the far post, but he’s leaning back and can only power his header into the side-netting.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
41 mins
It’s been a better few minutes for Celtic both in and out of possession, with the hosts winning the ball in promising positions and creating half-chances when they do have it.
However, it comes to an end for now as Idah leaves a ball that he thought was going for a corner, but the referee gives a goal kick.
Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
39 mins
Maeda runs at Laimer and ends up putting in a decent cross, but Upamecano clears.
Moments later, Celtic have a very promising counter, with the hosts 3-v-3 with the Bayern defence, but Maeda hesitates and ends up being dispossessed by Upamecano.
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