Celtic’s Champions League dream came to a cruel end in Munich, with a last-gasp equaliser from Alphonso Davies sealing a 1-1 draw on the night and a 3-2 aggregate win for Bayern Munich. After an outstanding performance where the Hoops dominated large spells of the game and had multiple chances to win, it was a devastating way to go out.
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton summed up the mood of the support perfectly in his reaction on X after the match. “Absolutely outstanding performance from Celtic. Sometimes you don’t get what you deserve🍀”
Celtic Gave Everything
Sutton’s words reflect the general feeling among Celtic fans—pride in the team’s performance but sheer heartbreak at the manner of the exit.
Rodgers’ side took the game to Bayern, creating three big chances in the first half before finally taking a deserved lead in the 63rd minute through Nicolas Kühn. With Bayern out of ideas and extra time looming, it looked as though Celtic were on the verge of a famous result.
Then came the cruel twist of fate. With virtually the last kick of the game, a cross into the box led to Kasper Schmeichel making a fantastic save, only for the ball to fall kindly for Davies to bundle home—sending Bayern through and breaking Celtic hearts.
“Sometimes You Don’t Get What You Deserve”
Sutton’s reaction speaks to the frustration of seeing such a monumental effort go unrewarded. Celtic outplayed Bayern for large spells, and their performance deserved more than a last-minute elimination.
While it won’t take away the sting of defeat, this Celtic team showed they belong at this level—and on another night, they could have been celebrating a famous European triumph.
