Celtic suffers heartbreak as Bayern snatches late equalizer
- Celtic equalized the aggregate score in the 63rd minute with a goal from Nicolas Kuhn, creating hopes for extra time.
- Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies scored a critical goal in stoppage time, securing their place in the Champions League last 16.
- The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leading to Celtic's exit from the competition, prompting discussions on their impressive performance despite the loss.
In October 2023, Celtic faced Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated match at the Allianz Arena, Germany. Celtic entered the match with a 2-1 deficit from the first leg and aimed to overturn the aggregate score. After a spirited performance, Celtic took the lead in the 63rd minute when Nicolas Kuhn scored, bringing the aggregate score to 2-2 and seemingly paving the way towards extra time. Celtic's defense had held firm against Bayern's assaults, and it appeared they were on the verge of a remarkable upset despite the high stakes. However, in the dying moments of the match, the Scottish champions were dealt a devastating blow. The match had entered stoppage time when Bayern's Alphonso Davies scored the equalizer in the 94th minute. The goal came after the Bayern attack pressured the Celtic defense, leading to a scramble in the box. Bayern's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel managed a save from Leon Goretzka's header but could not prevent Davies from scoring off the rebound. This late goal sent Celtic crashing out of the Champions League and ensured Bayern's progression into the last 16. Everyone watching could see how emotionally taxing this loss was for Celtic's players and coaching staff. Both Callum McGregor, the Celtic captain, and Chris Sutton, a commentator, described the end of the match as