Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Celtic 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Celtic
Celtic
1–2
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Feb 12, 2025

Bayern Munich secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Celtic in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Despite a strong comeback attempt from the Scottish side, Bayern held on thanks to early goals by Mika Olise and Harry Kane.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich led 2-0 with goals from Mika Olise (45') and Harry Kane (49')
  • • Celtic's response: Daisuke Maeda scored a consolation goal (79')
  • • Var cancelled Celtic penalty appeal in the 56th minute
  • • Bayern made multiple substitutions to manage their lead, including L. Sane and R. Guerreiro

Lineups

Celtic

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 2 A. Johnston (D)
  • 20 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
  • 6 A. Trusty (D)
  • 3 G. Taylor (D)
  • 27 A. Engels (M)
  • 42 C. McGregor (M)
  • 41 R. Hatate (M)
  • 10 N. Kühn (F)
  • 9 A. Idah (F)
  • 38 D. Maeda (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Jota
  • 15 J. Schlupp
  • 13 Yang Hyun-Jun
  • 56 A. Ralston
  • 47 D. Murray
  • 24 J. Kenny
  • 17 M. Nawrocki
  • 5 L. Scales
  • 14 L. McCowan
  • 29 S. Bain
  • 12 V. Sinisalo

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 22 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 42 J. Musiala (M)
  • 10 L. Sané (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Coman
  • 7 S. Gnabry
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 25 T. Müller
  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 45 A. Pavlović
  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 23 S. Boey
  • 24 G. Vidović
  • 44 J. Stanišić
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae
  • 28 T. Buchmann

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    45' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Olise
  2. Bayern Munich
    49' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: J. Kimmich
  3. Celtic
    56' Celtic Var · Penalty cancelled
    A. Engels
  4. Bayern Munich
    65' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sane · On: K. Coman
  5. Bayern Munich
    65' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Olise · On: S. Gnabry
  6. Celtic
    77' Celtic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Kuhn · On: Yang Hyun-Jun
  7. Bayern Munich
    78' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Guerreiro · On: H. Ito
  8. Celtic
    79' Celtic Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Maeda · Assist: Yang Hyun-Jun
  9. Bayern Munich
    87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Musiala · On: T. Müller

Match Stats

Stat Celtic Bayern Munich
Fouls 4 4
Pass Accuracy 88% 91%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 487 654
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.34 0.94
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 427 596
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mika Olise's early goal (45') gave Bayern a quick advantage in the match.
  • ▸ Harry Kane doubled the lead with an assist from Joshua Kimmich, securing Bayern's dominance by halftime.