Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told the assembled media: "It's a mixture of pride, firstly in the performance level. We have to remember this is Bayern Munich and everyone talked about that before the game.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has made a bold claim heading into the club's Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich away at the Allianz Arena.

Brendan Rodgers hails his Celtic players after their Champions League journey ends despite a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in Germany.

It is a challenge at this level. But its something that we want to embrace. When you get to this point, you want to play top-level teams. I think its just spelling out that you come to this level and you have to play without any fear.

However, for the German press, it seems that they still cannot stop speaking about it as Vincent Kompany’s dressing room speech after the Celtic Champions League draw is revealed. Bild [print edition page 1] shares what Kompany said in the Allianz Arena dressing room after Bayern drew with Celtic.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his underdog side not to die wondering in Tuesday's must-win Champions League second-leg match against Bayern Munich in Germany. Bayern is in the driver's seat for a spot in the last 16 after a 2-1 win at Celtic Park on Wednesday.

After a 2-1 first-leg defeat at Celtic Park, Brendan Rodgers' men must overturn ... Harry Kane of Bayern Munich gestures during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on February 15, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany.