Celtic is preparing for a memorable night at Parkhead as they return to the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time in more than ten years. Neil Lennon was the manager the last time they progressed beyond the group stage to take on Juventus in 2013. Now, Bayern Munich poses a challenge for the Hoops as they aim for a spot in the last-16, a team Brendan Rodgers faced and lost to in both home and away group matches during his previous tenure. Although both teams dominate their respective domestic leagues—with one leading the Scottish Premiership and the other the Bundesliga—the German club boasts six European Cup/Champions League titles compared to only one for Celtic. While Vincent Kompany’s team prepared for their journey to Glasgow with a 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen, Celtic upheld their Scottish Cup defense by defeating Raith Rovers 5-0. Check out the highlights from the Scottish Premiership game where Celtic faced off against Dundee. This outcome came after strong Premiership victories over both Dundee and Motherwell. Rodgers is optimistic that they can exploit weaknesses in the German team for their match on Wednesday night. “I have no doubt that we can succeed,” he stated. I believe we have objectives. I believe we’ve demonstrated across all levels of competition, whether at home or in domestic matches, that we can find the back of the net. “We understand that we’re competing against some excellent players and a team that’s at the top of the standings, brimming with confidence in one of the premier leagues.” However, this Wednesday night, the atmosphere will be electrifying as 63,000 people gather with us, and we will harness that energy. “We will follow through with what I have consistently stated.” “We aim to challenge Bayern immensely and see how the match unfolds.”
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