Olise and Harry Kane scored the goals for the Bavarians.
Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Celtic on Wednesday, the 12th, in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. Olise and Harry Kane scored for the visitors, while Maeda pulled one back for the hosts. Discover the best football updates on latest soccer scores.
Determined to take control of the tie early, Vincent Kompany’s side pressed forward aggressively. The German giants dominated possession and broke the deadlock just before halftime through Olise. Bayern maintained the same intensity after the break, and Harry Kane doubled their lead.
With the result seemingly in hand, Bayern began to leave spaces, allowing Celtic to push forward in search of a lifeline. Their persistence paid off in the 79th minute when Maeda found the net, keeping the second leg in Germany wide open.
Celtic still faces a massive challenge—winning at Bayern’s Allianz Arena is no easy feat for any team. However, Maeda’s late goal gives the Scottish side hope of turning the tie around. The decisive second leg takes place next Tuesday, the 18th, in Munich. Gain the advantage with BB Score.
