Bayern Munich claimed a 2-1 lead over Celtic in the Champions League playoff, with stunning goals from Michael Olise and Harry Kane either side of half-time. Olise opened the scoring with a left-footed strike just before the break, while Kane doubled the advantage with an impressive volley shortly after half-time. Despite Celtic’s Daizen Maeda pulling one back in the 79th minute, the home team could not secure an equaliser, leaving Bayern in a strong position for the second leg.
The match was marked by Bayern’s attacking prowess, with commentators praising the quality of Olise and Kane’s goals. Olise’s strike was hailed as phenomenal, and Kane’s goal raised questions about Celtic’s defensive lapses. Meanwhile, other matches saw Club Brugge narrowly defeat Atalanta 2-1, thanks to a contentious late penalty, prompting criticism of VAR decisions from Atalanta’s manager.
Feyenoord secured a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in a rain-drenched match, and Benfica triumphed over Monaco, continuing their strong form. As the playoff matches unfold, the competition for places in the Champions League round of 16 intensifies.