Brendan Rodgers insisted that Celtic’s cardiac output was not what his side was worth.
Celtic was a few minutes away from forcing the extra time at the Allianz Arena, after led to the second half of Nicolas Kuhn, who equalized the tie.
But Alfonso Davies scored in the fourth minute of the interruption time to hit the Scottish side out in the most well -meaning ways and overthrow what was a brave appearance by the outsider.
Celtic boss told Amazon Prime Video: “It was (a Suckerpunch), not what the players deserved just exactly at the end.
“They gave so much to the game.
“We didn’t give too much. I felt that our concentration was good and refused the space and then we had some quality and great moves and in fact we had the best chances in the game I felt.
“A real heroic show, just unfortunate in the end.
“It was just such a harsh way not to even miss the game, but to get out of the competition.”
Despite the loss of overall, the 1-1 draw in Bayern will be reduced as one of the best in recent European history, and Celtic’s Rodgers, who returned for his second spell at the club early last season, believes that the side proves that the side He proves to be competitive in Europe once again.
He added: “I think our European credibility has been restored this season, I think we had built it last year, this is my press from this season.”
They can give up Munich with their heads holding up 💚
What a performance by Celtic 👏#UCLONPRIME pic.twitter.com/7jwwastobm
– Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) 18 February 2025
McGregor: ‘Cruelest’ night in a Celtic shirt
Captain Callum McGregor said the delayed heart was difficult to get, but praised his teammates to perform an almost perfect play plan.
He told the Prime Video Sport: “Probably one of the most cruelst (leads to a Celtic jersey), players’ performance, gave everything and pushed a really good side of Bayern.
“Sometimes football is tough 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 play and handle themselves.
“We get out of this stadium without sadness. It’s a real, real victory, but I think we can be proud of ourselves.
“He was installed to try both Nick and the next. And even if we had to go in an extra time, we also imagined.
“I think anyone who watches this football game tonight will see a really good Celtic team.”
