Bayern Munich players experienced the famous Celtic Park atmosphere firsthand during their 2-1 victory in the Champions League knockout play-off on Wednesday night—and it certainly left an impression.
The legendary Celtic roar, often described as one of the most intimidating atmospheres in European football, was at full volume as the teams emerged onto the pitch to the Champions League anthem. And while the noise and energy clearly made an impact on the visiting players, Bayern ultimately found a way to silence the home crowd with a clinical performance.
Tonight was the turn of Bayern Munich to feel the fear from the now legendary Celtic Park Champions League Roar but, as per the Susan Jeffers book, unfortunately they went on to do it anyway.
Olise, Sane & Upamecano, in particular, look fairly awestruck. pic.twitter.com/eVLRoueZLf
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The noise levels peaked early when Nicolas Kühn’s 25-yard strike hit the back of the net within the opening minute. Celtic Park erupted in celebration—only for the goal to be chalked off for offside. Still, the intensity of the crowd didn’t waver, and Bayern’s backline endured wave after wave of Celtic pressure throughout the match.
When Daizen Maeda’s late header gave Celtic hope, the noise reached deafening levels, with the home support roaring the team forward in search of an equaliser.
The second leg now awaits in Munich next Tuesday, and if Celtic can replicate their second half performance on the pitch they may yet cause another famous upset in Europe, but it’s a massive ask.
‘Wave after wave of celtic pressure throughout the match’ what match were you watching (last ten minutes maybe). Get it right ffs.
Yes we are so proud of our players i just hope green brigade political message is treated as what it is anarchy creeping into a great support what fools