Bavaria fights in Celtic Park: Hitzschlacht for the Champions League title!

Bavaria fights in Celtic Park: Hitzschlacht for the Champions League title!

In the glowing atmosphere of the Celtic Park, FC Bayern Munich will compete against Celtic Glasgow on Wednesday, February 21st. This decisive playoff duel of the Champions League starts at 9:00 p.m. (live on Canal+ & Sport24). After disappointing defeats against Aston Villa and Feyenoord, Bavaria had to write down the direct entry into the knockout phase and is now under pressure. Ex-Bayern star Alan McINally warned of the unpredictable strength of the team from Glasgow, which, without losing anything, will accept the challenge. "Bavaria has the quality to get on - but that is exactly the risk," he said. Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer have not yet played a game in Glasgow, but the anticipation for the "blatant atmosphere" is great.

Stefan Posch and Atalanta in focus

There is further focus on Stefan Posch, the Austrian defender of Atalanta Bergamo. In the encounter against FC Bruges, he could experience his first Champions League game for his new club. Posch, who moved from Bologna to Bergamo, already brings experience from six Champions League games, which makes him a valuable addition to the team. This game begins at 6:45 p.m. (live on Sky and Sport24) and also promises to be exciting.

in Lisbon meets Adi Hütter's AS Monaco on Benfica. After a 1: 4 defeat against PSG, Monaco travels with a challenge, while Benfica has won three victories in the last five games. Monaco wants to take the next step towards the knockout phase, an undertaking that is not easy in view of the current form of both teams. This game begins at 9:00 p.m. and can also be seen live on Sky.

In the Champions League season 2024/25 there are some significant changes in the format. The league was increased from 32 to 36 teams and the group games were replaced by a new league phase in which each team plays eight games, while the top eight move directly into the round of 16. For the first time, the tournament mode was adjusted so that more games and a larger range for the top clubs are guaranteed, as well as ran.de reported.