Bayern Munich Edges Celtic 2-1; Benfica, Feyenoord, and Club Brugge Win in Champions League Playoffs

Bayern Munich Triumphs Over Celtic in Champions League Playoff

In an electrifying first leg of the Champions League playoff, Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory against Celtic at Celtic Park, with Harry Kane showcasing his incredible form. The match saw Bayern take control early on and maintain their edge throughout, setting the stage for a potential advancement to the round of 16.

Match Highlights

Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern with an impressive goal just before halftime, taking advantage of a brilliant setup from Michael Olise. Four minutes after the break, Kane struck again, doubling Bayern’s lead with a well-placed finish from a corner. This marked his eighth goal in the Champions League this season and his 29th in just 29 games across all competitions.

Despite their dominance, Bayern slowed down, allowing Celtic to find their rhythm. Daizen Maeda managed to pull one back for the Scottish side late in the match, but they couldn’t equalize, leaving them with a challenging task in the return leg at Bayern’s Allianz Arena.

Other Notable Matches

In other playoff action, Benfica edged out Monaco 1-0, thanks to Vangelis Pavlidis’s goal, while Feyenoord triumphed over AC Milan 1-0 with a fortuitous strike from Igor Paixao. Club Brugge also pulled off a 2-1 win against Atalanta, capitalizing on a contentious late penalty decision.

Looking Ahead

As the playoffs continue, Bayern Munich’s victory puts them in a strong position to advance, but Celtic’s one-goal deficit leaves the door open for a comeback. Meanwhile, Benfica and Feyenoord will aim to maintain their leads in their respective return legs.

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