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Celtic vs. Bayern Munich: Preview, team news, prediction for Champions League match

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11, Feb 25

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich: Preview, team news, prediction for Champions League match

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Celtic and Bayern Munich meet on Wednesday in Glasgow for the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie.

The Scottish side are looking for their first-ever victory against the Bavarians, and they come into this contest having won their last two matches by a combined 11-0 score.

Of course, Bayern will provide a stiffer test than what Celtic are used to domestically, with the German giants on a four-match win streak.

Here's what to know about Celtic and Bayern Munich before their first-leg match.

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich: Head-to-head and recent statistics

All-time meetings: 4
Celtic wins: 0
Draws: 1
Bayern Munich wins: 3

Bayern Munich hold the edge in the all-time meetings between these sides, with three wins in four matches.

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich: Team news

Celtic

Injured: Forrest
Suspended: None

Bayern Munich

Injured: Davies, Paulhinha, Ito, Peretz
Suspended: None

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich: What the managers are saying

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic

(via CelticFC.com)

“Bayern Munich are one of the giants of the European game. They really are football royalty in terms of what they’ve achieved over many years at this level. So for us to be in a position where we can challenge them is a great marker for us.

“What is important for us, is that we’re very much alive in the tie going over to Germany. I think that would be the key message for us, but we want to go and perform.

“We’re not frightened to lose, that’s not what this is about. This is about going and performing, and if we can perform well, like we’ve shown in this competition, especially at home, hopefully we can get what we deserve.”

Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich

(via FCBayern.com)

"I think we're playing against a team that is used to winning a lot and settling days with their attack. They're used to scoring goals. They take that confidence into big games. But there's some things they do less of. They probably defend less deep in their domestic league. I've got that experience against clubs who are dominant in their league."