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Bayern Munich Edge Past Celtic to Reach Champions League Last 16 Amid Fatigue Concerns

Posted : 19 February 2025

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany attributed his team's sluggish performance in their 1-1 draw against Celtic to a packed match schedule, which left the squad fatigued. Despite securing a place in the Champions League Round of 16 with a 3-2 aggregate victory, Bayern needed a stoppage-time equalizer from Alphonso Davies to avoid elimination. The German side struggled against a determined Celtic team, which created better chances and took the lead in the 63rd minute through Nicolas Kuehn, a former Bayern reserve player.

 

The Bundesliga leaders faced a demanding schedule, having played in Glasgow last week before traveling to face defending German champions Bayer Leverkusen in a goalless top-of-the-table clash on Saturday. Kompany acknowledged the toll this had taken on his squad, noting that while the first half against Celtic could have been improved, the second half showed more promise. He emphasized that the team had opportunities to score more goals but was ultimately hindered by fatigue from playing multiple matches in quick succession.

 

Looking ahead, Bayern could be without star striker Harry Kane for their upcoming Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday. The England international was substituted at halftime, and while his injury is not considered serious, his availability remains uncertain. Kompany explained that Kane had taken a knock to the face against Leverkusen and felt he was not at full capacity to contribute against Celtic, leading to a cautious decision to withdraw him from the game.

 

With Bayern maintaining an eight-point lead over second-placed Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, Kompany stressed the importance of balancing results with performances. He acknowledged the challenge of managing such a demanding fixture list and emphasized the need for the team to recover properly. As they prepare for their next domestic match, Bayern will hope to regain momentum while closely monitoring Kane’s condition.

 

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