That was a serious anticlimax compared to that Tuesday night, to begin with. After a sensational Champions League classic between Manchester City and Real Madrid, we knew that UCL’s Wednesday menu would have a serious challenge to keep that amazingly high level of football entertainment. Still, nobody expected to see such dull encounters, especially considering that Bayern Munich are renowned for their attacking style and many goals.This goal by Olise 😍 pic.twitter.com/UnPdYlMiIG— Bayern & Football (@MunichFanpage) February 13, 2025 The Bavarians did win at Celtic Park, 2-1, and will most probably advance to the next round, but it was anything but an impressive outing for Vincent Kompany’s side. Two goals in the span of just five minutes (45th and 49th minute, separated by the half-time break) sealed the deal for the visitors, but Celtic were so close to securing a draw. To conclude, if it hadn’t been for almighty veteran Manuel Neuer, who knows how the game would have ended. On the other hand, it needs to be said that Micheal Olise’s opener was a proper belter, a spectacular showcase of skill and power, as the Ivorian knocked it under the crossbar in a sensational fashion.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Unlike the German giants, Serie A powerhouse AC Milan suffered a much-deserved 1-0 away defeat to Feyenoord at De Kuip Stadium.Sergio Conceicao’s lot conceded after just three minutes, and Paixao’s opener massively affected the visiting side. Despite several more than promising chances on both sides, it turned out to be the decisive moment of the entire match. Rafael Leao and Joao Felix struggled in the attack, as the former embarrassed himself several times in the rival’s area. Rafael Leao(Stinker) vs FeyenoordIShowSpeed Level🤡pic.twitter.com/N8E6OdNN9d— Dubbu (@Dubbu01) February 12, 2025 Along with shy Tijjani Reijnders’ and Theo Hernandez’s shy performances, that was the key to the Rossonerri’s pale and impotent display, which resulted in a loss that will result in a probably nervous return leg at San Siro in less than a week.Last but not least, Benfica surprised ten-man Monaco, grabbing a massive 1-0 away victory that promises them qualification to the next round if they stay on the same level next Tuesday at their Stadium of Light. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – PLAYOFFSFirst legTuesday Brest – PSG 0-3 (0-2)/Vitinha 21 pen, Dembele 45,66/Juventus – PSV 2-1/McKennie 34, Mbangula 82 – Perisic 56/Manchester City – Real Madrid 2-3/Haaland 19, 80 – Mbappe 60, Brahim 86, Bellingham 90+2/Sporting – Borussia Dortmund 0-3/Guirassy 60, Gross 68, Adeyemi 82/WednesdayClub Brugge – Atalanta 2-1/Jutgla 15, Nilsson 90+3 pen – Pasalic 41/Celtic – Bayern 1-2/Maeda 79 – Olise 45, Kane 49/Feyenoord – Milan 1-0/Paixao 3/Monaco – Benfica 0-1/Pavlidis 49/Return legTuesday 20.45: (1.45) Milan (4.50) Feyenoord (7.00)23.00: (1.55) Atalanta (4.10) Club Brugge (6.00)23.00: (1.20) Bayern (7.25) Celtic (12.0)23.00: (1.95) Benfica (3.50) Monaco (3.90)Wednesday 20.45: (1.95) Dortmund (3.50) Sporting (3.90)23.00: (1.18) PSG (7.25) Brest (15.0)23.00: (2.30) PSV (3.45) Juventus (3.05)23.00: (1.85) Real Madrid (3.80) Man.City (4.00)***odds are subject to change***
