Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Celtic Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie, setting themselves up for a potential return to the knockout stages. The German giants were dominant throughout the match, with goals from Michael Olise and Harry Kane ensuring a comfortable lead.
Bayern Munich have taken a commanding lead in their Champions League playoff tie against Celtic Glasgow, setting the stage for a potential return to the competition's knockout stages. The German giants secured a 2-1 victory at Celtic Park, with goals from Michael Olise and Harry Kane either side of halftime. Celtic, despite a late consolation effort from Daizen Maeda, face an uphill battle in the return leg at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern, alongside Real Madrid and Manchester City, found themselves in this unfamiliar position due to the new 36-team single standings format, which saw them finish outside the top eight. Their victory against Celtic mirrors that of Real Madrid, who overcame Manchester City 3-2 on Tuesday. The playoffs, introduced this season, represent a new hurdle for European elite clubs who falter in the group stage.Meanwhile, other heavyweight contenders also experienced setbacks in the first leg of their playoff encounters. AC Milan, a seven-time European champion, fell 1-0 to Feyenoord in a rain-soaked match where a spilled shot by Mike Maignan gifted Igor Paixao an easy goal. The result also marked a successful start for Feyenoord's interim coach, Pascal Bosschaart, who replaced the dismissed Brian Priske. Benfica, another contender for European glory, edged out Monaco 1-0 with a delicate chip shot from Vangelis Pavlidis. The Portuguese side's victory was marred by another injury to veteran winger Angel Di Maria, who limped off after just 20 minutes as a substitute.In another dramatic encounter, Club Brugge edged past Atalanta 2-1 thanks to a disputed penalty awarded in stoppage time. A late clash between Sweden teammates Gustaf Nilsson and Isak Hien resulted in a penalty decision, which sparked a heated reaction from the Atalanta players. Nilsson calmly converted the spot kick, securing a crucial win for Brugge.
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