Bayern the loss of ‘not what Celtic deserved’, but says that the border is’ ‘European credibility renewed’

Brendan Rodgers insisted that Celtics’s cordial aggregate defeat of Bayern from Munich is not what his side deserved.

Celtics was the moments away from forcing extra time at the Allianz Arena after led through the second half of Nicolas Kuhn, who equalized the tie.

But Alfonso Davies scored in the fourth minute of the stop time to overthrow the Scottish side in the ugliest ways and reset what was a bold representation of Underdogs.

The Celtic boss said Amazon Prime Video: “It was Suckerpunch), not what the players deserved especially at the very end.

“They gave the game so much.

“We did not bow too much, I felt that our concentration was good and they denied them space, and then we had quality and great moves, and in fact we had the best chance of the game I felt.

“A real heroic performance, only unhappy at the end.

“It was just such a cruel way not to lose the game, but to get out of the competition.”

Despite the loss of the aggregate, their 1-1 draw in Bayern will descend as one of the best in recent European history of Celta and Rodgers, who returned to his second magic at the club at the beginning of last season, believes his side proves more once competitive in Europe.

He added, “I think our European credibility has been renovated this season, I think we have built it from last year, it’s my departure from this season.”

I can leave Munich with high heads 💚

What a performance from Celtic 👏#Uclonprome pic.twitter.com/7jwwastobm

– Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideoSport) February 18, 2025

McGregor: ‘Cruellest’ night in a Celtic shirt

Captain Callum McGregor said that the late heart was difficult to take, but praised the performance of his teammates to execute the almost perfect game plan.

Said Prime Video Sport: “Probably one of the ugliest (resulting in a Celtic jersey), playing players, they gave everything and pushed a really good Bayern side.

“Sometimes he is a football cruel and you don’t get what you deserve, but I have to say that I am so proud of the players and the way they played and dealt with.

“We get off that terrain without regret. It’s a real, real painful victory, but I think we can be proud of ourselves.

“It was set up to try Nick next, and even if we had to go at extra time, we imagined ourselves.

“I think everyone who watches that football game would see a really good Celtic team tonight.”