In a night of intense UEFA Champions League playoff action, Bayern Munich edged past Celtic with a 2-1 victory, while Feyenoord capitalized on an early error to defeat AC Milan 1-0.

Bayern Munich’s Narrow Triumph Over Celtic

At Celtic Park, Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 win against a resilient Celtic side. The German champions took the lead through Michael Olise in the 23rd minute, followed by a goal from Harry Kane in the 31st minute, assisted by Joshua Kimmich. Celtic’s Daizen Maeda pulled one back late in the game, but Bayern held firm to take a one-goal advantage into the second leg at the Allianz Arena.

Midfielder Joshua Kimmich acknowledged the team’s lapse in control after their second goal, which allowed Celtic to gain momentum. However, key saves from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer ensured Bayern maintained their lead.

Feyenoord Capitalizes on Milan’s Early Mistake

In Rotterdam, Feyenoord emerged victorious over AC Milan with a 1-0 win, courtesy of an early goal resulting from a goalkeeping error. Just three minutes into the match, Igor Paixao’s shot from the left flank slipped through Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s gloves, giving the Dutch side an early advantage.

Interim coach Pascal Bosschaart, recently promoted from the under-21 team, led Feyenoord to this crucial victory. Paixao continued to be a threat throughout the match, narrowly missing a second goal in the 37th minute. Despite challenging weather conditions, both teams created opportunities, with Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze forcing a notable save from Feyenoord’s Timon Wellenreuther. The second leg at San Siro promises to be a compelling encounter as Milan seeks to overturn the deficit.

Looking Ahead

Both Bayern Munich and Feyenoord will aim to build on their first-leg advantages in the upcoming second legs. Celtic and AC Milan, on the other hand, face the challenge of overturning their deficits to keep their Champions League aspirations alive.

Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis as the Champions League playoffs continue.