Davies Delivers Drama: Bayern Sneak Past Celtic with 94th-Minute Winner in Champions League Thriller
Bayern Munich edged past Celtic in the Champions League play-off, but it took a dramatic 94th-minute goal from Alphonso Davies to seal the win. The Canadian star’s late strike sent Bayern through to the last 16, but concern is growing for injured Harry Kane, who was forced off at halftime.
Celtic put up a valiant fight at the Allianz Arena, and Brendan Rodgers’s side can take pride in their performance despite the heart-wrenching defeat. The visitors had several chances to level the tie in the first half, with Callum McGregor, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn, and Daizen Maeda all going close.
Bayern’s defense was breached just after the hour mark, as Kuhn fired home from close range to level the tie on aggregate. However, the hosts struggled to find the target without Kane on the pitch, and it seemed as though the match was heading for extra time.
That was until Davies popped up with the winner, bundling home from close range after Kasper Schmeichel had saved Leon Goretzka’s header. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Bayern players and coaching staff, while Celtic’s players were left crestfallen.
The win comes as a relief for Bayern, who had been struggling to find their rhythm in recent matches. However, the injury to Kane will be a concern for manager Julian Nagelsmann, who will be hoping that the England captain’s absence is not too prolonged.
Celtic, on the other hand, can take pride in their performance, which showed that they are capable of competing with the best teams in Europe. Rodgers’s side will be looking to build on this display in their upcoming matches, and they will be hoping to make a deeper run in the Europa League.
In the end, it was Davies’s late strike that made all the difference, and Bayern will be grateful for the Canadian star’s intervention. The win sends Bayern through to the last 16 of the Champions League, where they will face a new challenge in their quest for European glory.
Source: Africa Publicity
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