Bayern Munich and Celtic Glasgow Draw in Champions League Knockout Phase
In a gripping encounter at the sold-out Allianz Arena in Munich, Bayern Munich and Celtic Glasgow played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in the knockout phase of the Champions League playoffs. After a goalless first half, Celtic broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute through Nicolas Kühn. Bayern’s Alphonso Davies managed to equalize in the fourth minute of stoppage time, securing a ticket to the Round of 16 for the German giants.
Despite Bayern’s dominance of possession and constant pressure, Celtic proved to be a resilient opponent, defending stoutly and attacking with purpose. The Scottish champions had come into the match with a 2-1 deficit from the first leg in Glasgow.
The second half was a more open affair, with both teams creating chances. Kühn’s goal came against the run of play, as Bayern had been threatening to score. The young German striker took advantage of a defensive error to slot the ball past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Bayern responded to the setback by throwing everything at Celtic. They came close to equalizing on several occasions, but it wasn’t until deep into stoppage time that Davies finally found the breakthrough. The Canadian left-back’s goal sparked wild celebrations among the Bayern faithful.
Feyenoord Rotterdam Stuns AC Milan to Reach Champions League Round of 16
In another major upset, Feyenoord Rotterdam knocked out Serie A giants AC Milan in the Champions League playoffs. After a 1-0 victory in the first leg, Feyenoord held Milan to a 1-1 draw at the San Siro in the return match.
Milan entered the game as favorites but faced an uphill battle after Fikayo Tomori was sent off in the 68th minute for a second yellow card. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Milan took the lead through Junior Messias in the 76th minute.
However, Feyenoord refused to be denied. The Dutch side equalized just seven minutes later through Oussama Idrissi, who pounced on a loose ball in the Milan area.
Feyenoord’s victory is a testament to their spirit and determination. The Rotterdam club has now eliminated two Italian powerhouses, Milan and Juventus, in their Champions League campaign this season.
Both Bayern Munich and Feyenoord Rotterdam will learn their next opponents in the Champions League Round of 16 draw on November 7. The knockout stage promises to be even more exciting, with Europe’s top clubs battling for the ultimate prize.
