Bayern Munich Barely Advance in the Champions League
Bayern Munich narrowly secured a spot in the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 aggregated win in the last minute against Celtic FC.
Alphonso Davies emerged as the hero for his team, scoring a stoppage-time goal that shattered Celtic's spirited challenge.
Celtic, under Brendan Rodgers, displayed resilience and tactical discipline, especially after Nicolas Kühn's 63rd-minute goal leveled the aggregate score. The Scottish team's pressing game disrupted Bayern's rhythm, exposing vulnerabilities in the German giant's setup.
Bayern’s unexpected defeat in Rotterdam
Despite advancing to the next round, questions loom over Bayern's performance under manager Vincent Kompany. The team's display of lack of control against a perceived underdog has intensified scrutiny of Kompany's tactical decisions and overall management.
Critics point to a series of underwhelming performances. Bayern was defeated 3-0 by Feyenoord in the group stage despite getting 30 shots, a reminder of their inconsistency this season.
“We had many chances. I felt we could have scored one, two, or more goals. Feyenoord used their moments well,” Kompany said in the post-match interview.
What’s next for Bayern?
As Bayern Munich prepares for the next stage of the Champions League, the focus intensifies on Kompany's ability to rectify the team's inconsistencies and align performances with the reputation of the team as a European giant.