HARRY KANE scored as Bayern beat Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off.
In a busy night of European action AC Milan lost to Feyenoord and Monaco beat 10-man Benfica.
Earlier, Club Brugge picked up a crucial 2-1 win against Atlanta.
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Celtic ended up as a ‘real threat’
Ex-Hoops keeper Pat Bonner was impressive with their rousing finale.
Bayern held on to win 2-1 but Bonner told BBC Sportsound: “(Boss) Brendan Rodgers was on the pitch to congratulate his players at the end of the match and rightly so.
“Celtic were a real threat at the end.
“Maeda chased down every ball and rushed them. They showed they can compete against a top team.”
Daizen Maeda was frustrated afterwards, having netted Celtic’s replyCredit: SNS Celtic have ‘very very slim chance’
Ex-Scotland winger Pat Nevin believes Daizen Maeda’s late reply has changed Celtic’s task from Mission Impossible to Mission Highly Unlikely.
Michael Olise’s 45th-minute stunner and a typical Harry Kane finish underlined Bayern’s domination of possession.
But Maeda gobbled up a 78th-minute loose ball to leave the Scottish champs 2-1 down for the play-off return leg in Germany.
Ex-Chelsea star Nevin told BBC Radio 5 live: “I would say at 2-0 it was bordering on impossible but at 2-1 there’s a chance.
“It’s a very, very slim chance but the spirit that Celtic showed in the last 15 minutes will stand them in good stead for the second-leg.”
Bayern scorer Kane and Celtic keeper Schmeichel were both influentialCredit: Reuters Tonight’s results – with Celtic beaten and Milan stunned
- Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Latest – Benfica hold on to win
- FT: Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- FT: Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Latest – Celtic sunk
Celtic face a daunting second-leg task after losing 2-1 at home to Bayern in tonight’s play-off.
- FT: Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Latest – Celtic push for leveller
Celtic have mounted a decent stab at grabbing a leveller.
But we’re deep in stoppage time now.
Meanwhile, Kyle Walker has continued to hae a torried evening for AC Milan against Feyenoord’s Paixão.
And one Walker slip almost let in the Dutch side’s key attacker for his second goal.
- Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Maeda big difference
That Maeda goal has done just Celtic Park wanted.
Celtic look a transformed side as they put pressure under pressure in search of an equaliser.
Yang and Jota have been lively subs for the home side.
- Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Daizen nets for Celtic!
Celtic’s main threat Maeda pounced from close range on 79 minutes to give them hope.
Yang Hyun-Jun managed to squeeze in a shot, with Maeda polishing off the loose ball.
- Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Maeda hails his goal that set up a frenzied finaleCredit: PA Menacing Maeda comes alive
Wideman Maeda has suddenly threatened two or three times.
But it’s almost make-or-break time for his Celtic side as they attempt to launch a storming finale.
- Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Schmeichel keeps Celtic in it
Keeper Schmeichel foiled Serge Gnabry as a third Celtic goal continued to look more likely than a Celtic fightback.
But Daizen Maeda then beat Bayern stopper Manuel Neuer to the ball, only to find the angle too too tight as the Japan winger screwed his shot across goal.
- Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Latest scores – Celtic VAR woe explained by Uefa
Bayern have had a huge and controversial escape.
Dayot Upamecano appeared to stand on Arne Engels’ foot – leaving Celtic convinced it was a penalty.
Dayot Upamecano clearly made major impact on Arne EngelsCredit: SNS But VAR decided otherwise.
And Uefa stated: “The Bayern Munich player [Upamecano] played the ball in a fair manner before the contact between the players.”
- Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Engels flew to the floor by VAR said no spot-kickCredit: SNS Latest scores – Monaco red & Benfica lead
Monaco have had a doubly disastrous start to the second period.
Vangelis Pavlidis fired visitors Benfica in front with a low-right-footed finish on 48 minutes.
Then Al Musrati saw red just four minutes later for his second booking.
- Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Latest scores – Kane doubles Bayern lead
Celtic gifted Harry Kane far too much time on the left.
And he lashed home neatly to confirm Bayern’s superiority.
- HT: Celtic 0-2 Bayern Munich
- HT: Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- HT: Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Harry Kane drilled home Bayern’s second goalCredit: Reuters Kane hailed his 49th minute strikeCredit: Reuters Latest scores – Kimmich tests Schmeichel
Joshua Kimmich fired a stinging shot too close to Kasper Schmeichel as Bayern chase a second goal.
Meanwhile, Kyle Walker is struggling for AC Milan.
The loanee from Man City is finding it tough to control Feyenoord danger man Igor Paixão.
- Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Kyle Walker is enduring a tough night against Igor PaixaoCredit: Rex Latest scores – Olise stunner puts Bayern in front
Michael Olise cracked a 45th-minute wonder goal to finally put Bayern ahead at Celtic Park.
The winger tried to cut inside and got a lucky rebound from Greg Taylor to last a top-corner opener
- HT: Celtic 0-1 Bayern Munich
- HT: Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- HT: Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Latest scores – Kane close
Kasper Schmeichel got down sharply to save a Harry Kane header with his feet.
But the England skipper might actually be relieved to see the offside flag go up.
That’s because the ex-Spurs striker Kane clearly should have netted.
Celtic remain under heavy pressure.
Feyenoord’s opening score Paixão has just hit the bar against AC Milan.
- Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Harry Kane had this header saved by Kasper SchmeichelCredit: SNS Latest scores – Bayern in control
Since Celtic had a goal after just 30 seconds ruled out, Bayern have pretty much pressed forward at will.
Meanwhile, Feyenoord are sitting back on their 1-0 advantage over AC Milan
- Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Harry Kane has threatened for BayernCredit: Reuters Latest scores – Celtic struggling
Bayern have dominated possession so far at a raucous Celtic Park.
And Nicolas Kuhn made a vital block in his own box as the Germans threatened to move in front.
- Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Latest scores – Feyenoord ahead
Igor Paixao cut in from the left to fire Feyenoord in front against AC Milan in the third minute.
But Milan keeper Mike Maignan let it slip through his grasp – a huge error.
- Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Brazilian forward Paixao celebrates his Feyenoord openerCredit: AFP Latest scores – Celtic goal ruled out
Nicolas Kuhn smashed home what looked a superb winner for Celtic inside the FIRST MINUTE.
But Adam Idah was ruled offside.
- Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 0-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-0 Benfica
We’re under way…
Latest scores:
- Celtic 0-0 Bayern Munich
- Feyenoord 0-0 AC Milan
- Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Gust of win
Gustaf Nilsson’s 94th-minute penalty nicked a 2-1 first-leg win for Club Brugge at home to Atalanta.
W’re just minutes away from tonight’s other three ties
Gustaf Nilsson tucked away a confident spot-kick winnerCredit: Rex Pulisic aims to sink Dutch
Ex-Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic will be on the right of an fearsome-looking AC Milan attack at Feyenoord.
Fellow big-name Rafael Leão will be on the opposite flank – with Santiago Gimenez an under-rated menace down the middle.
Feyenoord (4-3-3): Wellenreuther; Read, Beelen, Hancko, Smal; Moder, Milambo, Timber; Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Paixão. Subs: Andreev, Ka; Bueno, Ivanušec, Carranza, Mitchell, ‘T Zand, Osman, Van Den Elshout, Giersthove, Redmond. Coach: Bosschaart.
AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Walker, Thiaw, Pavlović, Hernández; Fofana, Reijnders; Pulisic, João Félix, Leão; Gimenez. Subs: Sportiello, Torriani; Bartesaghi, Gabbia, Terracciano, Tomori; Abraham, Camarda, Chukwueze. Coach: Conceição.
Christian Pulisic and Co prepare to face Feyenoord in RotterdamCredit: Reuters Amazin’ Daizen lift for Celtic
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers admitted it was a “big surprise” to have star winger Daizen Maeda available tonight.
The Japan star has had a two-game ban for a red card against Young Boys halved on appeal.
Rodgers said: “He’s a really pivotal player for us.”
Maeda, 27, starts against Bayern in the play-off first leg
Daizen Maeda warms up ahead of facing BayernCredit: SNS Schmeichel boost for Hoops
Keeper Kasper Schmeichel is back for Celtic after missing a match for the first time this season.
The ex-Prem title-winner with Leicester, 38, missed Saturday’s 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Raith Rovers with a back problem.
And Celtic have made mass changes from that stroll.
Only Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn retain their starting spots.
January recruit Jota is on the Celtic bench.
Kasper Schmeichel acknowledged fans as he walked in tonightCredit: Getty
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
