A dramatic 94th-minute goal from Alphonso Davies secured Bayern Munich’s place in the UEFA Champions League last 16, breaking Celtic hearts after a valiant effort in Bavaria.
The Canadian substitute capitalized on a rebound to seal a 2-1 aggregate win, overshadowing an impressive display from the Scottish side.
Celtic had golden opportunities in the first half to take the lead, with Nicolas Kühn coming closest after excellent work from Jota, only to be denied by Raphael Guerreiro’s goal-line clearance.
Moments later, Kühn sent a teasing cross into the box, but Daizen Maeda failed to convert. Bayern, despite being underwhelming, nearly broke the deadlock before halftime when Harry Kane rattled the crossbar with a powerful effort.
After the break, Celtic found their breakthrough when Joshua Kimmich and Kim Min-Jae failed to clear their lines, allowing Kühn to pounce and fire past Manuel Neuer. Bayern responded with relentless pressure, forcing Kasper Schmeichel into a series of fine saves to keep the visitors ahead.
Just as extra-time loomed, Davies pounced on a rebound from Leon Goretzka’s header, sending Bayern through and Celtic crashing out. The Bundesliga giants will now await their next opponent, with either Bayer Leverkusen or Atlético Madrid waiting in the last-16 draw.
