Celtic can take heart from their strong performance in the final quarter of their match against Bayern, with Daizen Maeda's late goal giving them a glimmer of hope ahead of the second leg. The Japanese striker headed home from close range in the 79th minute, reducing the deficit and setting up a potentially thrilling return leg.
Despite being outplayed for much of the match, Celtic showed remarkable resilience and determination, pushing hard for a goal in the latter stages. Their efforts were eventually rewarded when Maeda found the back of the net, sending the Celtic fans into raptures.
Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, was quick to praise his team's spirit and determination, saying that they can take heart from their strong finish to the game. He will be looking for his team to build on this momentum in the second leg, as they seek to pull off a major upset and knock Bayern out of the competition.
The task ahead of Celtic will be daunting, but they will take inspiration from their late comeback. With the backing of their passionate fans, they will be looking to cause a major shock in the second leg and book their place in the next round. Can they do it? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - it will be an exciting and intense encounter.
Bayern, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and rediscover their form after a disappointing finish to the match. They had been in control for much of the game, but their failure to kill off Celtic when they had the chance may ultimately prove costly. The German side will need to be at their best in the second leg if they are to avoid a major upset and progression to the next round.