Brendan Rodgers post-match interview after his Celtic side are defeated in the first leg of the Champions League play-off vs Bayern Munich.
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Brendan Rodgers Post-Match Press Conference: Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich 🎙️
📢 Celtic Manager Reacts to his side’s spirited performance as they fight back late in the game to keep the tie alive ahead of the second leg in Germany.
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💬 “That Goal Keeps Us in the Tie” – Rodgers on the Result
🎤 "It’s a big goal for us. More than the goal itself, it gives us confidence. You saw in the last 20-25 minutes when we were more aggressive, we caused Bayern real problems. That’s what we need to take into the second leg."
🔹 On Bayern’s first goal:
💬 "The timing was frustrating, right before half-time. We defended well for long spells but got a bit unlucky with a ricochet falling to their player. The second goal? We can’t allow one of the world’s best strikers (Harry Kane) to be unmarked in the box. That was disappointing."
🔹 On the final alan carr strictly hosting rumors stages of the game:
📢 "The changes we made lifted the team, and you could see Bayern were happy to hear the final whistle. That tells you everything."
🔥 Confidence from the Final 20 Minutes
🔊 "We saw the belief grow within the players as the game went on. Bayern are filled with world-class talent, but when we pressed them with intensity, we disrupted their rhythm. We need to take that into next week."
🔹 On the overturned penalty decision:
💬 "It took a long time, and there was contact. Usually, when the referee is called to check, it’s given. But if you’re Bayern, you don’t think it’s a penalty, and if you’re Celtic, you do. That’s football."
🔹 On the early disallowed goal:
📢 "It would have been the perfect start. We executed the move brilliantly, but unfortunately, it didn’t stand. That early momentum could have changed the game completely."
⚔️ “This Tie is Still Alive” – Rodgers’ Message
🎤 "We knew this was going to be tough. We were always the underdogs, but we showed our fight. There’s only one goal in it, and we’re still in with a chance."
🔹 On the challenge of overturning the deficit:
💬 "We go paolo mieli to a top stadium, on a great pitch, against an elite team. But if we take that aggressive mindset into the game, defend well, and play with the same energy we showed late on, we can cause them problems."
🔹 On the team’s mentality:
📢 "Lesser teams would have folded at 2-0. But our players never stopped believing. That spirit is something we’ve built in this competition, and it shows we’re growing as a team."
🛡️ “We’re Not an Easy Team to Roll Over”
🎤 "Bayern will know now—we don’t go away easily. They’ll need to be at their best next week. If we press well and play our game, we have a shot."
🔹 On Daisen Maeda’s impact:
💬 "That’s why we fought to have him available. His energy sparked our press, and he got into the right areas. A true striker’s goal—he just has that instinct. He’s vital for us."
📌 Celtic will travel to Germany next week with everything still to play for. Can they pull off an upset? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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