Celtic earned a Champions League playoff place after some fine form in UEFA’s top tournament.
Brendan Rodgers’ side successfully negotiated the group stages after the Celtic manager saw off the likes of Slovan Bratislava, Young Boys and RB Leipzig at Celtic Park.
Finishing in 21st place, the Hoops earned their playoff place with a game to spare as Celtic proved they can mix it with Europe’s big guns with just one defeat in eight games.
After the Bhoys drew Bayern Munich in the Champions League draw, Celtic fans were excited to welcome the German giants to Parkhead once again.
And it seems that those feelings are mutual as the Bundesliga club’s hierarchy and club legend, Thomas Muller, reacted to the news that they will get to see their team play inside Paradise.
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Bayern Munich chairman and sporting director praise
Bayern Munich’s hierarchy, Max Eberl (board member for sport) and sporting director Christoph Freund were both delighted to draw the Scottish champions as they looked forward to the first leg in Glasgow.
Speaking to Bayern Munich’s official website, Eberl said, “Anyone who knows football knows that Glasgow’s Celtic Park is an extraordinary stadium in Europe.
“We’re really looking forward to the game there and the two legs against a good opponent. It’ll be two great games of football for fans.
“Celtic are about passion and fighting spirit. It’ll be a big challenge. Our goal is clearly to progress to the last 16. We’ll have to give everything in the two legs to do that.”
Echoing that sentiment, sporting director Christoph Freund said, “Celtic play good football and have been a major side in their league for years.
“They’re also in very good form. In addition, there’s the emotional atmosphere inside Celtic Park. We’re looking forward to two great games.”
Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller anticipates date with ‘incredible’ Celtic fans
Despite having a career in football that has spanned almost 30 years, Thomas Muller has never played at Celtic Park before.
And reacting to the news that he and his teammates are coming to Glasgow on the 12th of February, the legendary Germany striker can’t wait to sample the unique Parkhead atmosphere.
Muller said, “I’ve never played away at Celtic, didn’t play in the group game there. The atmosphere in the stadium must be incredible.
“We’re really looking forward to it. Things come thick and fast with back-to-back weeks in February, so let’s rock it!”
No doubt the occasion will be a great spectacle as Celtic fans hope to see their team pull of another memorable Champions League result this season.
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