Celtic player ratings as Daizen Maeda grabs reprieve with both hands but teammate chasing Bayern shadows
Celtic came up short in their Champions League Knockout Playoff as Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 first-leg lead on another barnstorming European evening at Celtic Park.
Goals from former Premier League stars Michael Olise and Harry Kane had subdued the raucous east end atmosphere, but Daizen Maeda was on hand to bundle home a header from a corner to offer some hope for the home side as they look ahead to next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena.
Celtic thought they had taken a remarkable lead inside the opening 30 seconds as Nicolas Kuhn raced in from the touchline and fired home from the edge of the area, but the flag went up to deny the former Bayern second team player as Adam Idah had obstructed Manuel Neuer's vision from an offside position.
Bayern pressed and probed, but couldn't find the breakthrough until the very last action of the first half as Michael Olise was found on the right hand side. The French winger cut inside, with a fortunate deflection off Greg Taylor and sent a howitzer of a strike past Kasper Schmeichel in the Celtic goal. Brendan Rodgers' side found themselves two behind minutes into the second half, as Harry Kane found himself all alone at the back post to cushion a volley past a helpless Schmeichel. Maeda headed home to offer a lifeline but they still have it all to do.
Here's how Record Sport's Michael Gannon rated the players.
Kasper Schmeichel: Knew he was going to be a busy man and played his part in keeping Bayern at bay at times, with no chance at the goals. 7
Alistair Johnston: Gave a solid account up against a serious talent in Sane but stuck to his task with usual energy and aggression. 7
Cameron Carter-Vickers: Had his hands full with Kane and co but defender deep and bravely at


