Celtic have been drawn to face Bayern Munich in the play-off round of the Champions League. The Scottish champions were guaranteed big-name opposition after finishing 21st in the League Phase table, and their fate was confirmed at UEFA’s draw on Friday.
Highlights from the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts draw taking place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
With a spot in the knockouts already secure, Bayern Munich have a chance to sneak into the top eight of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday when the league phase comes to a close. Bayern enter Matchday 8 in 15th place but are just one point shy of a spot in the top eight and so direct passageway to the round of 16 is a real possibility for Vincent Kompany's side.
Bayern Munich will face either Manchester City or Celtic in the UEFA Champions League last 16 play-offs after missing out on direct qualification, despite beating Slovan Bratislava in their final league phase fixture.
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Celtic have learned who they will play in the Champions League play-off round. Brendan Rodgers' side will take on European powerhouse Bayern Munich in the first knockout round. The Hoops knew that with their 21st-place finish in the UCL league phase,
The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and now, with the draw complete, the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table,
Manchester City must navigate a two-legged tie with European champions Real Madrid while Celtic have been paired with Bayern Munich in the play-offs
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