Match report
Bayern Munich Defeats Celtic 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Celtic
1–2
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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
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45' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalM. Olise -
49' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalH. Kane · Assist: J. Kimmich -
56' Celtic Var · Penalty cancelledA. Engels -
65' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Sane · On: K. Coman -
65' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Olise · On: S. Gnabry -
77' Celtic subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Kuhn · On: Yang Hyun-Jun -
78' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Guerreiro · On: H. Ito -
79' Celtic Goal · Normal GoalD. Maeda · Assist: Yang Hyun-Jun -
87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: 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.