Bayern holds off fast-finishing Celtic
Michael Olise and Harry Kane both scored as Bayern Munich survived late pressure from Celtic for a 2-1 victory in their Champions League knockout phase playoff first leg.
Olise rifled home a ferocious shot on the stroke of half-time to put the Bundesliga side in front at Celtic Park, though Nicolas Kuhn had earlier seen a second-minute strike ruled out for offside against Adam Idah.
Bayern passed up a host of chances in the first half, but Kane doubled the lead with a 49th-minute volley at the far post from Joshua Kimmich's corner delivery.
Celtic wanted a penalty shortly after Kane's well-taken strike, though the referee stuck with his on-field call after Dayot Upamecano's challenge on home midfielder Arne Engels.
The host side eventually cut the deficit in the 79th minute thanks to Daizen Maeda's close-range header to inject late drama into the match.
Bayern defended well as Celtic poured forward, but still needed a fine save from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to deny Alistair Johnson in stoppage time.
A narrow victory leaves Vincent Kompany's side in control ahead of Tuesday's return leg in Munich to determine who progresses to the round of 16.
