After coming agonisingly close to pulling off a famous result in Munich, Alistair Johnston summed up the mood of every Celtic fan with a simple but powerful message. The Canadian full-back took to social media after the 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich [3-2 agg], posting a picture of himself from the match with a one-word caption: “Proud.”
It was a message that encapsulated everything about Celtic’s performance—bravery, fight, and a refusal to back down against one of Europe’s best teams.
A Celtic Performance to Be Proud Of
Celtic went to the Allianz Arena knowing they would be up against elite opposition, but they didn’t let that faze them. Brendan Rodgers’ side stood their ground, fought for every ball, and played with real intensity throughout the match. On another night, they win the match.
After taking the lead and deservedly so, it took Bayern to the virtual last kick of the ball and have that little bit of luck that the ball dropped for Alphonso Davies to score.
Johnston’s Mentality Reflects Celtic’s Growth
Johnston’s one-word post was more than just a reflection of the match—it was a sign of where Celtic are heading. For years, European nights like this have often ended in embarrassment, but this time, the Hoops left Munich with pride.
This wasn’t just about putting in a good effort—Celtic genuinely went toe-to-toe with Bayern and came close to getting a result.
