Bayern Munich, seeking to reclaim their dominance in European football, faces a crucial Champions League tie against Celtic. The Bavarian giants, led by Vincent Kompany, aim to bounce back after last season's trophy drought and are currently on a winning streak in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich's club motto is not meant to come across as arrogant. Translated into English it means: "We are who we are."This will be the Bavarian giants' third visit to Celtic Park as they and Brendan Rodgers' side target a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
That led to some cruel jibes at Harry Kane's inability to win silverware - but given the England captain scored 44 goals in his maiden season in Munich, it is safe to say the blame did not lie at his feet. Now, they have their eyes set on progressing towards Champions League glory, with the final at their Allianz Arena home at the end of May.Given they are playing in this play-off round, it is clear Bayern's European campaign has had its ups and downs - with the lows mostly coming on the road as they missed out on a top-eight berth.
One win from their last seven European trips suggests Celtic have an opportunity to get a positive result in Glasgow. Veteran World Cup winners Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller are still huge players for the club, with the former recently signing a new contract at the age of 38. Kimmich has gone from Philipp Lahm's natural successor at full-back to the role of playmaker and it is a task he relishes.
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