Harry Kane is relishing the chance to experience a European night at Celtic Park when Bayern Munich take on Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie on Wednesday.
The England captain has never played at Celtic Park before but is well aware of the reputation the stadium holds for creating one of the most electric atmospheres in football. “I have never played at Celtic Park. But I’ve heard a lot about the great atmosphere. It will be a challenging game for us,” Kane said ahead of the tie. [Record Sport]
Celtic will need every bit of that backing from their fans as they face a daunting task against a Bayern Munich side brimming with world-class talent.
The German giants sit top of the Bundesliga and are in strong form heading into the tie. Kane himself has been in sensational goalscoring form since making the switch to Bavaria, meaning Celtic’s backline will have to be at their absolute best to contain him.
Brendan Rodgers’ men know the scale of the challenge ahead. It wasn’t long ago that Celtic suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund, a reminder of the brutal reality of facing Europe’s elite.
If they are to take anything from this tie, they will need a disciplined and resolute defensive display, while making the most of any opportunities that come their way.
One thing is for certain—Celtic Park will be rocking under the lights, and Kane will finally get to see what all the fuss is about. Whether that famous atmosphere can unsettle Bayern remains to be seen, but Celtic fans will hope it can play its part in inspiring an upset.
