February 19, (THEWILL) – In a dramatic UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match, Bayern Munich advanced to the next stage after Alphonso Davies scored a crucial equaliser in stoppage time against Celtic, resulting in a 1-1 draw and a 3-2 aggregate victory.
The match at the Allianz Arena remained goalless through the first half, despite Harry Kane coming close when his effort struck the woodwork just before the interval.
The home side, who currently lead the Bundesliga, struggled to break down a determined Celtic defence throughout much of the encounter.
The Scottish champions took the lead in the 63rd minute through Nicolas Kuehn, who capitalised on two defensive mistakes by the German side.
The former Bayern reserve player finished with precision, putting the visitors ahead and creating tension among the home supporters.
Bayern Munich, fresh from their goalless draw against Bayer Leverkusen in domestic competition, pressed forward in search of an equaliser.
Their persistence paid off in stoppage time when Leon Goretzka’s header was initially saved by Kasper Schmeichel, but Davies reacted quickly to convert the rebound.
The result ensured Bayern’s progression in the competition, though questions remain about their recent form following the stalemate against Leverkusen and this challenging encounter with Celtic.
The Scottish side exits the competition having demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level of European football.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
