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Celtic played a strong match against Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League play-off, but lost in the final minute. Thanks to a goal from Nicolas Kuhn, Celtic led 1-0 and were on track to take Bayern to extra time. However, in the 94th minute, Bayern's Alphonso Davies scored to give Bayern a 2-1 win on aggregate.
Celtic’s Strong Defense
Celtic played well, especially in defense. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel made 8 key saves to keep Bayern from scoring. The team worked hard, pressing Bayern and defending with discipline. It seemed like they could hold on until the last moment.
Praise for Celtic's Effort
After the game, Celtic’s manager Brendan Rodgers praised his team's performance. He said they played with no fear and defended well. Rodgers was proud of their effort, even though they lost in the last minute.
Celtic's Growth in European Football
Just a few months ago, Celtic lost badly to Borussia Dortmund, but since then, they’ve improved. They’ve won games against teams like RB Leipzig and Young Boys, and earned draws against others. Their performance against Bayern showed they are growing as a team.
Looking Ahead for Celtic
Despite the tough loss, Rodgers is optimistic about Celtic's future. He believes the team will learn from this experience and be ready to compete at a higher level next time. “We’ve made progress,” said Rodgers, and the team is now building to challenge top teams like Bayern in the future.
