Bayern Munich Edges Celtic in Champions League Playoff as Leverkusen Showdown Looms

A 2-1 victory in Glasgow marks Bayern's first away win in the competition since 2023, setting the stage for a pivotal Bundesliga clash against second-place Leverkusen.

• Bayern Munich defeated Celtic Glasgow 2-1 in the Champions League playoff first leg, with goals from Michael Olise and Harry Kane.
• The win ended a two-year drought of away victories in the competition for Bayern, boosting morale ahead of their Bundesliga matchup against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
• Dayot Upamecano's standout defensive performance earned him Man of the Match honors, a rare accolade for a defender in such games.
• Bayern holds an eight-point lead over Leverkusen in the Bundesliga; a victory on Saturday could widen the gap to 11 points, making the title race less competitive.
• Speculation around Bayern's interest in Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz was downplayed by Bayern's Sportvorstand Max Eberl, who emphasized focusing on their current squad.

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