Celtic can take heart from their strong performance in the final quarter of their match against Bayern, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. Despite being down by a significant margin for most of the game, the Scottish team managed to score a crucial goal in the 79th minute, giving them hope ahead of the second leg.
The goal came courtesy of Daizen Maeda, who headed the ball home from close range. This late strike has ignited a sense of optimism among Celtic fans, who believe that their team can still turn things around in the return leg.
Rodgers praised his team's resilience and determination, saying that they never gave up, even when things seemed bleak. He also commended the team's defensive efforts, which improved significantly in the final quarter of the game.
While the task ahead of Celtic is still daunting, they can draw inspiration from their performance in the last 15 minutes of the match. If they can maintain that level of intensity and focus throughout the second leg, they might just be able to pull off a stunning comeback.
The second leg promises to be an exciting encounter, with Celtic looking to build on their late resurgence. With the home crowd behind them, they will be hoping to cause an upset and knock Bayern out of the competition.
Maeda's goal has given Celtic a glimmer of hope, and they will be looking to capitalize on this momentum in the return leg. As Rodgers said, the team can take heart from their strong final quarter performance, and they will be eager to prove themselves once again.
Only time will tell if Celtic can complete the impossible and overcome the deficit. One thing is certain, however: the second leg will be an unmissable encounter, with plenty of drama and excitement in store for the fans.