Bayern Munich emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 playoff, held at Celtic Park. The match showcased Bayern’s resilience, particularly as they navigated a late scare when Celtic clawed back with a goal from Daizen Maeda in the 79th minute. This victory marks only Bayern's second win in five matches during this season's Champions League campaign.

The match began with a tense atmosphere, and Bayern nearly fell behind early when Celtic's Nicolas Kühn had a goal disallowed for offside just 25 seconds into the game. Once the visitors settled, Michael Olise opened the scoring with a stunning strike just before halftime, beating Celtic’s defense and striking low into the goal after skillfully evading Callum McGregor. Harry Kane then doubled Bayern's lead just after the break, converting a corner with a precise volley, putting Bayern in a commanding position.

Despite Bayern's advantage, the match took a turn when Celtic persisted in their attacks, leading to Maeda's goal that shifted the momentum back in favor of the hosts. The late goal injected urgency into Celtic's play, resulting in a flurry of corners aimed at finding an equalizer. However, Bayern held firm under pressure, securing the victory and setting up a crucial second leg at home in Munich next week. With a domestic clash against Bayer Leverkusen on the horizon, Bayern will look to maintain their momentum as they aim to progress in Europe.