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Celtic is set to host Bayern Munich for the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs first leg match. The Scottish side finished 21st in the UCL table, despite only securing three wins in eight league phase matches.
On the other hand, the German heavyweights grabbed five victories and finished in 12th place.
Celtic FC, the hosts tonight, are having a great season in the Scottish Premiership, and they are in first place. This will give them some confidence coming in against Bayern Munich.
However, the Brendan Rodgers-coached side became infected by Aston Villa in their last Champions League fixture.
✨ #UCL 🔜#CelticBayernMunich | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/uPi92J4sRq
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 11, 2025
Bundesliga side Bayern Munich have had a decent run when UCL is considered. Although they did fail to end up in the top eight, the German side should have a clear chance of getting the advantage as Celtic's defence seems vulnerable.
It is the first leg and Harry Kane & company will be ready to put their all to give his team an advantage on the away turf.
𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡: #UCL Playoff-Hinspiel 💫#Packmas am Mittwoch in Glasgow 👊#CELFCB #FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/zNdCGR4Hzg
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) February 8, 2025
Team News
All the players for the hosts are match-fit and ready to battle against Bayern. However, Nicolas Kuhn is at risk of suspension as he already has four yellow cards to his name.
Bayern Munich will be without the services of Hiroki Ito, Daniel Peretz, Alphonso Davies, Joao Palhinha, and Serge Gnabry.
Head-to-Head stats (in UCL)
- Total Matches: 4
- Bayern Munich: 3
- Celtic: 0
- Draw: 1
Match Details
Location: Glasgow, Scotland.
Stadium: Celtic Park
Date: Thursday, February 13 and February 12, 1:30 AM IST for Indian Viewers.
Referees:
- Jesus Gil Manzano (Spanish)
- Assistant Referees: Diego Barbero (Spanish) & Angel Nevado (Spanish)
- Fourth Official: Jose Luis Munuera (Spanish)
- VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spanish)
- Assistant VAR: Tiago Martins (Portuguese)
Recent Form
Celtic FC
Smiles all around! 😁
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 11, 2025
The Bhoys are in great spirits ahead of a huge European night under the lights at Paradise!✨#UCL | #CelticBayernMunich | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/x1tHbwTI0n
- Celtic 1-0 Young Boys (Won, UCL)
- Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic (Lost, UCL)
- Motherwell 1-3 Celtic (Won, Scottish Premiership)
- Celtic 6-0 Dundee (Won, Scottish Premiership)
- Celtic 5-0 Raith Rovers (Won, Scottish Premiership)
Bayern Munich
Finishes, free kicks & a final rondo before Celtic! ⚽💪 #CELFCB
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) February 11, 2025
Go 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on the eve of our Champions League match 🎥 https://t.co/F841Kd6Wx1 pic.twitter.com/kKyMEVdT0c
- Feyenoord 3-0 Bayern Munich (Lost, UCL)
- SC Freiburg 1-2 Bayern Munich (Won, Bundesliga)
- Bayern Munich 3-1 Slovan Bratislavia (Won, UCL)
- Bayern Munich 4-3 Holstein Kiel (Won, Bundesliga)
- Bayern Munich 3-0 Werder Bremen (Won, Bundesliga)
Predicted Lineup:
Celtic FC
Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Greg Taylor, Arne Engles, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, JOTA, Nicholas Kuhn.
Manager: Brendan Rodgers.
Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer (GK), Sacha Boey, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Minjae, Raphael Guerreiro, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, Leroy Sane, Harry Kane.
Manager: Mr. Vincent Kompany.
Fantasy XI
Manuel Neuer (GK), Alistar Johnston, Dayot Upamecano, Auston Trusty, Raphael Guerreiro, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, Harry Kane.
Scoreline Prediction
Celtic FC 0-3 Bayern Munich.
Short Note: Lineups and Scoreline predictions are based on the current form of the teams.
Telecast Details
- India: Sony Liv, Jio TV, Sony Sports Network.
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports.
- United States: Fubo TV, CBS Sports Network.
- Nigeria: SuperSport Maximo 3, DStv Now
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