FC Bayern Munich stunned Celtic FC in the first leg of the playoffs, beating the Scottish side 2-1 at home. Bayern Munich ended Celtic's unbeaten run at home in the previous leg. Will Brendan Rodgers' managed side be able to surprise the German giants?
So, sit back and relax as Swastik Debnath brings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, and updates of the FC Bayern Munich vs Celtic FC match from our web desk.
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Feb 18, 2025, 10:23 PM
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Feb 18, 2025, 10:16 PM
Final Verdict !!!
Bayern Munich secured their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Celtic. With a 3-2 aggregate victory, the German giants advanced, thanks to Alphonso Davies' late goal, which ultimately proved decisive. While Celtic put up a resilient fight, Bayern's overall quality and experience saw them through to the next stage.
The German giants somehow successfully netted the ball, a beautiful ball by Olise and Davies found room and netted the ball, a heartbreak for the Scottish side.
GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! PHONZY YOU BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!
90+3' | A rock-solid defensive show by the Scottish side
Feb 18, 2025, 9:53 PM
90+2' | Bayern is showing domination on the Scottish side
Feb 18, 2025, 9:52 PM
End of 90 minutes regulation time | 4 minutes added time
Feb 18, 2025, 9:51 PM
90' | Free Kick to Bayern
Johnston committed a foul on Coman, the referee pulled off the yellow card
Feb 18, 2025, 9:50 PM
89' | Throw in to Bayern
Feb 18, 2025, 9:48 PM
87' | Back-to-Back corners for Bayern!
A handsome ball from the corner by Kimmich to Stanisic, but he failed to net the ball
Feb 18, 2025, 9:47 PM
86' | Corner to Bayern
Feb 18, 2025, 9:45 PM
84' | A rock-solid defensive show by the Scottish side
Feb 18, 2025, 9:43 PM
83' | Corner for Bayern
Feb 18, 2025, 9:43 PM
82' | A rock-solid defensive show by Carter-Vickers
Feb 18, 2025, 9:41 PM
79' | A big save by Kasper Schmeichel!
Olise's free-kick hit the human wall, and a rebound was found by Kimmich, his shot was stopped by the trusted hands of Schmeichel turned down a big goal chance.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:38 PM
77' | Free-kick to Bayern
Engles committed a foul on Olise.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:37 PM
76' | Chance for Bayern
Musiala's pass into the final-third for Sane, but he failed to net the ball
Feb 18, 2025, 9:35 PM
74' | Chance for Bayern
A handsome pass from Kimmich to Goretzka, a diving header by Goretzka, but he failed to net the ball.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:34 PM
73' | A rock-solid defensive show by Celtic
Feb 18, 2025, 9:32 PM
69' | Substitution for Celtic
IN: Yang Hyun-Jun
OUT: Nicholas Kuhn
Feb 18, 2025, 9:28 PM
67' | Chance for Bayern
A well-taken right-footed shot from the side of Coman, but Schmeichel saved the shot.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:27 PM
64' | Double subs for Bayern
IN: Leroy Sane, Alphonso Davies
OUT: Serge Gnabry, Raphael Guerreiro
Feb 18, 2025, 9:26 PM
63' | GOALLLLLLL!!!
Maeda's through ball for Kuhn and this time he did not disappoint the Bhoys, leaving no room for Neuer.
A beautiful defensive show by the Scottish side turned down the counter.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:17 PM
57' | Celtic is looking to hold on to ball
Feb 18, 2025, 9:16 PM
53' | Bayern is showing domination on the Scottish side!!!
It looks like Bayern have finally found their rhythm again.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:13 PM
52' | A rock-solid defensive show from the Visitors side
Feb 18, 2025, 9:11 PM
50' | Free kick to Bayern
Johnston committed a foul on Coman
Feb 18, 2025, 9:10 PM
49' | Chance for Bayern
Olise's shot, but not so well-directed for a goal.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:08 PM
47' | Chance for Bayern!
Goretzka's beautiful shot was stopped by Schmeichel.
Feb 18, 2025, 9:06 PM
46' | Substitution for Bayern
IN: Kingsley Coman
OUT: Harry Kane
Feb 18, 2025, 9:05 PM
Second Half Begins!!!
Feb 18, 2025, 8:49 PM
End of First Half | Bayern Munich 0-0 Celtic FC
Feb 18, 2025, 8:48 PM
45' | Chance for Bayern
A well-directed pass from Kimmich for Kane and Kane's shot hit the crossbar.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:47 PM
44' | Bayern are showing dominance on the Visitors
Feb 18, 2025, 8:44 PM
41' | Chance for Bayern
A poor pass from Gnabry turned down a goal chance for Bayern.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:43 PM
40' | A rock-solid defensive show by the Scottish side!!!!!
Feb 18, 2025, 8:42 PM
38' | Chance for Bayern
Johnston blocked Stanisic's shot, and the rebound was found by Kimmich, but his shot was not so well directed for a Goal
Feb 18, 2025, 8:40 PM
37' | Offside!
Celtic's attacker was in an offside position.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:39 PM
35' | Free kick to Celtic
Kimmich committed a foul.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:37 PM
33' | Celtic is showing utter domination on Bayern
It looks like Bayern is slowly losing its grip on the match.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:34 PM
31' | Chance for Bayern
Musiala's not-so-powerful shot, was easily stopped by Schmeichel
Feb 18, 2025, 8:33 PM
30' | Bayern is looking to hold on to ball!!
The Celtics are keeping their defense tight, and Bayern is roaming around the whole midfield for the right time to attack into Celtic's final third by using their flawless attacking trio of Musiala, Kane, and Olise.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:31 PM
29' | The Visitors are showing utter domination on the hosts!
Feb 18, 2025, 8:30 PM
27 '| Corner for Bayern
Feb 18, 2025, 8:29 PM
26' | Bayern are looking to hold on to ball
The Hosts are rebuilding their grip on the match with some short passes!
Feb 18, 2025, 8:27 PM
24' | Corner for Bayern
Feb 18, 2025, 8:26 PM
22' | Schmeichel pulls-off a brilliant save!!
A 1v1 against the deadliest striker of Munich Harry Kane and Schmeichel pulls -off an exceptional save
Feb 18, 2025, 8:24 PM
21' | Throw in For Bayern
Stanisic's cross was blocked by Schlupp
Feb 18, 2025, 8:23 PM
20' | The attacks from the Visitors shook Bayern's grip on the match at their home!!!!!!!
Feb 18, 2025, 8:21 PM
19' | Throw in for Celtic
Feb 18, 2025, 8:20 PM
16 ' | Chance for Celtic
Jota made a beautiful run through the right side of the pitch and crossed the ball for Kuhn but Kuhn's shot beat Neuer Guerreiro's exceptional clearance kept the scoreline 0-0
Feb 18, 2025, 8:15 PM
13' | Bayern are looking to hold on to ball
Feb 18, 2025, 8:14 PM
11' | Chance for Bayern
Stanisic's cross for Kane but Johnston intercepted the ball with a header.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:12 PM
8' |Celtic are looking to hold on to ball
The Hosts are keeping their defense tight, and Bayern is roaming around the whole midfield for the right time to attack into Bayern's final third by using their flawless attacking trio of Maeda, Jota, and Engles.
Feb 18, 2025, 8:10 PM
7' | Bayern are showing dominance on the Visitors
Feb 18, 2025, 8:09 PM
4' | Bayern are looking to hold on to ball
The Celtics are keeping their defense tight, and Bayern is roaming around the whole midfield for the right time to attack into Celtic's final third by using their flawless attacking trio of Musiala, Kane, and Olise
Feb 18, 2025, 8:06 PM
3' | Chance for Bayern
Kimmich's pass into the final third Musiala, but a rock-solid defensive show by the Scottish side.
Manuel Neuer (GK), Dayot Upamecano, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Harry Kane, Leroy Sane, Kim Minjae, Michael Olise, Raphael Guerreiro, Josip Stanisic, Jamal Musiala
The Japanese winger is having one of the best seasons of his career. He is the top goal scorer for Celtic in the ongoing UEFA Champions League campaign. Maeda also scored against Bayern in their previous matchup and kept his team in this tie.
Daizen Maeda will be the key player in Celtic's attack
Feb 18, 2025, 5:13 PM
Players to Watch | Bayern Munich
Harry Kane:
The Englishman is having a phenomenal season yet again in front of goal. Harry Kane registered 29 goals and 10 assists in just 30 appearances in the ongoing campaign. He likes to drop deep and take part in the build-up.
Harry Kane will be the key man in Bayern's attack.
โTomorrow will be an important game for us and the whole club. We are very strong at home. [...] I have seen a lot of Celtic's games - they have done very well in the Champions League so far and can always be dangerous. Weโฆ pic.twitter.com/gcVLtvB51f
The first leg of this fixture took place on 13th February at Celtic Park, where Bayern emerged 2-1 winners because of crucial goals from Michael Olise and Harry Kane.
๐ฌ Max #Eberl: โI read that Celtic hadnโt lost at home in 35 games across all competitions. So, this is an important win. Itโs good for us, and it feels great ahead of the days to come.โ #CELFCB#MiaSanMia#FCBayernpic.twitter.com/P2mXR0uDET
UEFA Champions League 2025-26, match day 1 all matches LIVE updates, Scores, and News: Liverpool win in last-minute, PSG, Inter and Bayern enjoy easy wins
Get real-time updates, scores, news and commentary of all the 18 matches of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 matchday 1 at a single place on our LIVE blog.
Hello everyone! The grandest football tournament in Europe is BACK, and so are we!
Welcome everyone to our LIVE coverage of UEFA Champions League 2025/26 matchday 1, where we will witness 18 matches from 16th September 2025 to 19 September 2025.
In this LIVE blog, you will get LIVE scores, news, updates and results of each of those 18 matches at a single place.
Arsenal will be in action on the 16th night, while as the night gets deeper, we will have Real Madrid facing Marseille, and Juventus playing Dortmund on the 17th night.
On the 18th, defending champions PSG will be in action while Liverpool, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich will also be playing their matches.
On the final night of matchday 1, we will see FC Barcelona playing Newcastle United, while Manchester City will be facing Napoli. So stay tuned and share the LIVE blog with your friends.
LIVE Updates
Sep 17, 2025, 9:18 PM
Matches left
18th September
Club Brugge vs Monaco at 22:15
Copenhagen vs Leverkusen at 22:15
19th September
Manchester City vs Napoli at 00:30
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray at 00:30
Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty at 00:30
Newcastle vs Barcelona at 00:30
Sep 17, 2025, 9:16 PM
Full-time | Ajax 0-2 Inter
Last season's beaten finalists start in impressive fashion, Marcus Thuram heading both goals as Inter see off Ajax.
The Dutch side were unfortunate not to score when an excellent Yann Sommer denied Mika Godts' save before the opening goal, but Cristian Chivu's first experience of the UEFA Champions League as a coach produced a confident victory for the visitors.
Luis Enrique canโt have wished for much more. A swashbuckling attacking display that included four goals and a well-deserved clean sheet.
After a league phase campaign fraught with jeopardy last time round, Paris start their quest for a second consecutive Champions League crown in the most consummate of ways.
As for Atalanta, they toiled and stuck to their task, but will now focus on picking up their first points against Club Brugge in two weeks time.
Sep 17, 2025, 9:09 PM
Full time | Liverpool 3-2 Atletico
Liverpool found a way for a hard-fought three points in their league phase opener.
Atleti deserve huge credit for their response to falling 2-0 down. The hosts fashioned the better chances after the interval, with Mohamed Salah striking the post, but Marcos Llorenteโs late volley was cancelled out by Virgil Van Dijk right at the end.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM
Half-time | Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Liverpool could hardly have wished for a better start at Anfield after Andy Robertsonโs fortuitous opener and Mohamed Salahโs fine effort, but Atleti have done well to gain a foothold and managed to half the deficit through Marcos Llorente on the stroke of half-time.
The hosts will need to hit the ground running in the second half, otherwise it might be back to square one for Arne Slot's team.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM
Half-time | Ajax 0- 1 Inter
After something of a shaky start, Ajax managed to find their way back into the game.
Ironically, they had the best chance of taking the lead โ Yann Sommer saving expertly from Mika Godts โ seconds before Marcus Thuram headed the visitors in front at the other end.
John Heitingaโs men will now have to commit more men forward in search of an equaliser, which could play into Interโs hands.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:53 PM
Half-time | PSG 2-1 Atalanta
A consummate performance befitting of champions. Paris have started their European campaign in much the same vein they finished the last - in total control. In truth, Atalanta had done well to limit the hosts to Marquinhosโ close-range finish, with Marco Carnesecchi largely to thank, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia eventually added a sumptuous second.
Bradley Barcolaโs missed penalty is the only blemish, while Atalanta will be grateful for the half-time break.
Against Atletico Madrid, Andrew Robertson and Mohamed Salah have found the net for Liverpool within first 6 minutes of the match.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:08 PM
Full time: Praha 2-2 Bodo
What a contest we have witnessed! Both teams gave everything, competing all the way. Slavia earned a two-goal advantage thanks to a pair of strikes from Youssoupha Mbodji on his full debut, butBodรธ/Glimt displayed the character they so often showed during last season's run to the Europa League semi-finals thanks to substitutes Sondre Brunstad Fet and Daniel Bassi. A breathtaking evening, with both clubs showing why they play at this level.
Sep 17, 2025, 6:54 PM
Full time: Olympiacos 0-0 Pafos
Pafos make a memorable debut in the UEFA Champions League, taking a point despite having ten players for more than an hour. Olympiacos applied plenty of pressure around the opposition box but may feel their finishing could have been better, while the Cypriot club managed to disarm them and escape unscathed.
Up next, potentially greater hurdles for both sides: Olympiacos travel to London for their game against Arsenal, while Pafos play host to Bayern Munich.
Sep 17, 2025, 4:27 PM
Matches tonight
17th September
Olympiacos vs Pafos at 22:15
Slavia Praha vs Bodรธ/Glimt at 22:15
18th September
Paris vs Atalanta at 00:30
Bayern Mรผnchen vs Chelsea at 00:30
Liverpool vs Atlรฉtico Madrid at 00:30
Ajax vs Inter at 00:30
Club Brugge vs Monaco at 22:15
Copenhagen vs Leverkusen at 22:15
Sep 17, 2025, 5:08 AM
Full-time: Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille
A pair of penalties from Kylian Mbappรฉ helped Real Madrid turn a deficit into victory in Xabi Alonso's first Champions League game at the helm.
After withstanding early pressure from the hosts, Marseille struck first through Timothy Weah's emphatic finish, but Alonso's side were quickly level when Mbappรฉ converted from the spot following a foul by Geoffrey Kondogbia on Rodrygo.
Although Madrid had Dani Carvajal sent off in the 72nd minute, Mbappรฉ struck again with nine minutes left after Facundo Medina was penalised for handball.
Sep 17, 2025, 5:05 AM
Full time: Juventus 4-4 Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund and Juventus shared the spoils after an eight-goal thriller in Turin thatequalled the record for the highest-scoring Champions League draw.
Khรฉphren Thuram and Loรฏs Openda both went close for the hosts in the first half, before Karim Adeyemiโs 52nd-minute finish sparked the encounter into life.
Kenan Yฤฑldฤฑz, Felix Nmecha and Duลกan Vlahoviฤ all scored in a four-minute flurry before Yan Couto's powerful finish made it 3-2 to Dortmund.
The visitors looked to have sealed victory through Ramy Bensebaini's 85th-minute penalty, but Juventus rescued a draw in added time thanks to Duลกan Vlahoviฤ's finish and a Lloyd Kelly header.
Sep 17, 2025, 4:58 AM
Full time: Benfica 2-3 Qarabag
Qarabaฤ claim a historic win here in Lisbon โ and few can argue with the result. Benfica were 2-0 up after 16 minutes, but after Leandro Andradeโs goal, the Azerbaijan champions grew in confidence and made the most of their momentum to level and ultimately win it in the closing stages. Welcome back, Champions League!
Sep 16, 2025, 6:51 PM
Full time: PSV 1-3 USG
What an excellent performance by Sรฉbastien Pocognoliโs men. Throughout the match they seemed able to absorb any pressure, remain calm when in possession, and now and again turn up the heat to inflict damage on the home side.
Great displays all round, with Anouar Ait El Hadj and Christian Burgess particularly impressive. An amazing start to the clubโs UEFA Champions League career.
Sep 16, 2025, 6:48 PM
Full time | Athletic 0-2 Arsenal
Substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard strike to give Arsenal a winning start in a tight contest in Bilbao, where Athletic Club performed admirably on their much-anticipated return to the competition.
Sep 16, 2025, 5:39 PM
Half-time | Athletic 0-0 Arsenal
Arsenal have failed to score in Spain in the first half.
Mikel Arteta's men looked good but not sharp enough. Meantime Athletic have done well to defend and attack on the chances they got.
Important 45 minutes to come.
Sep 16, 2025, 5:32 PM
PSV vs Union SG: Anouar Ait El Hadj extends the lead | PSV 0-2 USG
Anouar Ait El Hadj extends the lead for Union SG. The newcomers are on fire!
Sep 16, 2025, 5:13 PM
PSV vs Union SG: Promise David scores for Union SG | PSV 0-1 Union SG
Image : UEFA.com
Pepi fouled Burgess inside the box, and Union SG won the penalty. Promise David perfectly sent Matฤj Kovรก the wrong way to hit the low corner of the goal.
The newcomers take the lead.
Sep 16, 2025, 5:07 PM
Lineups for PSV vs Union SG lineups!
PSV Starting XI M. Kovรกล, S. Dest, R. Flamingo, A. Obispo, Y. Gasiorowski, I. Saibari, J. Schouten (c), J. Veerman, I. Periลกiฤ, R. Pepi, R. van Bommel
Union Saint-Gilloise Starting XI K. Scherpen, K. Mac Allister, C. Burgess (c), F. Leysen, A. Khalaili, A. Zorgane, M. Rasmussen, O. Niang, A. A. E. Hadj, K. Rodrรญguez, P. David
Real Madrid (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Bodรธ/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Kairat Almaty
Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Olympiacos (GRE), Pafos (CYP)
Inter (ITA), Arsenal (ENG), Sporting CP (POR), Copenhagen (DEN)
Leverkusen
Paris (FRA), Villarreal (ESP), PSV (NED), Newcastle (ENG)
Man City (ENG), Benfica (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Copenhagen (DEN)
Liverpool
Real Madrid (ESP), Atletico Madrid (ESP), PSV (NED), Qarabaฤ (AZE)
Inter (ITA), Frankfurt (GER), Marseille (FRA), Galatasaray (TUR)
Manchester City
Borussia Dortmund (GER), Leverkusen (GER), Napoli (ITA), Galatasaray (TUR)
Real Madrid (ESP), Villarreal (ESP), Bodรธ/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Marseille
Liverpool (ENG), Atalanta (ITA), Ajax (NED), Newcastle (ENG)
Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Sporting CP (POR), Union SG (BEL)
Monaco
Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Galatasaray (TUR)
Real Madrid (ESP), Club Brugge (BEL), Bodรธ/Glimt (NOR), Pafos (CYP)
Napoli
Chelsea (ENG), Frankfurt (GER), Sporting CP (POR), Qarabaฤ (AZE)
Man City (ENG), Benfica (POR), PSV (NED), Copenhagen (DEN)
Newcastle United
Barcelona (ESP), Benfica (POR), PSV (NED), Athletic Club (ESP)
Paris (FRA), Leverkusen (GER), Marseille (FRA), Union SG (BEL)
Olympiacos
Real Madrid (ESP), Leverkusen (GER), PSV (NED), Pafos (CYP)
Barcelona (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), Ajax (NED), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Pafos
Bayern Mรผnchen (GER), Villarreal (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Monaco (FRA)
Chelsea (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Olympiacos (GRE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Bayern Mรผnchen (GER), Atalanta (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Newcastle (ENG)
Barcelona (ESP), Leverkusen (GER), Sporting CP (POR), Athletic Club (ESP)
PSV Eindhoven
Bayern Mรผnchen (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Napoli (ITA), Union SG (BEL)
Liverpool (ENG), Leverkusen (GER), Olympiacos (GRE), Newcastle (ENG)
Qarabaฤ
Chelsea (ENG), Frankfurt (GER), Ajax (NED), Copenhagen (DEN)
Liverpool (ENG), Benfica (POR), Napoli (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP)
Real Madrid
Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Marseille (FRA), Monaco (FRA)
Liverpool (ENG), Benfica (POR), Olympiacos (GRE), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Slavia Praha
Barcelona (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), Bodรธ/Glimt (NOR), Athletic Club (ESP)
Inter (ITA), Atalanta (ITA), Tottenham (ENG), Pafos (CYP)
Sporting CP
Paris (FRA), Club Brugge (BEL), Marseille (FRA), Kairat Almaty (KAZ)
Bayern Mรผnchen (GER), Juventus (ITA), Napoli (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP)
Tottenham Hotspur
Borussia Dortmund (GER), Villarreal (ESP), Slavia Praha (CZE), Copenhagen (DEN)
Paris (FRA), Frankfurt (GER), Bodรธ/Glimt (NOR), Monaco (FRA)
Union SG
Inter (ITA), Atalanta (ITA), Marseille (FRA), Newcastle (ENG)
Bayern Mรผnchen (GER), Atletico Madrid (ESP), PSV (NED), Galatasaray (TUR)
Villarreal
Man City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Ajax (NED), Copenhagen (DEN)
Borussia Dortmund (GER), Leverkusen (GER), Tottenham (ENG), Pafos (CYP)
Sep 16, 2025, 12:35 PM
How to watch the matches?
Although all the matches will be streamed in India, a few of the matches will be streamed on the Sony LIV app and website. The matches will also be televised on Sony Sports Network channels in India.
Sep 16, 2025, 12:34 PM
Matches on matchday 1
Tuesday 16 September 2025 22:15 - PSV vs Union SG 22:15 - Athletic Club vs Arsenal
Wednesday 17 September 2025 00:30 - Real Madrid vs Marseille 00:30 - Benfica vs Qarabaฤ 00:30 - Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund 00:30 - Tottenham vs Villarreal 22:15 - Olympiacos vs Pafos 22:15 - Slavia Praha vs Bodรธ/Glimt
Thursday 18 September 2025 00:30 - Paris vs Atalanta 00:30 - Bayern Mรผnchen vs Chelsea 00:30 - Liverpool vs Atlรฉtico Madrid 00:30 - Ajax vs Inter 22:15 - Club Brugge vs Monaco 22:15 - Copenhagen vs Leverkusen
Friday 19 September 2025 00:30 - Manchester City vs Napoli 00:30 - Frankfurt vs Galatasaray 00:30 - Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty 00:30 - Newcastle vs Barcelona
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea FC, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Kane's brace hand Bayern a big 3-1 win at home
Recap the Bayern Munich vs Chelsea FC match in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 at the Allianz Arena as Harry Kane's brace helped Bayern beat Chelsea 3-1.
Hello and welcome to another LIVE blog of UEFA Champions League 2025-26.
Tonight, along with the other five matches, we will separately cover the FC Bayern Munich vs Chelsea FC match at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Bayern Munich, who are one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history, will look to start well against Chelsea, who are the first and only team to win every UEFA tournament.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the LIVE updates of the FC Bayern Munich vs Chelsea FC from our web desk. Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Sep 17, 2025, 7:02 PM
Final Score
Sep 17, 2025, 8:59 PM
Full time | FC Bayern Munich 3-1 Chelsea
Well-deserved win and full points for Bayern Munich.
They had more of the ball, made more attacks and scored more goals. Chelsea did have their moments, but lapsed in concentration in the defence.
Harry Kane with a brace. He has now scored 10 goals in six games this season. For the 22nd campaign in a row, Bayern kick off the Champions League with a win.
Bayern Munich:Neuer (c), Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, Kane Substitutes:Ulreich, Urbig, Kim, Boey, Kiala, Bischof, Daiber, Goretzka, Karl, Jackson
Sep 17, 2025, 4:47 PM
FC Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: H2H stats
Matches
FC Bayern Munich
Draw
Chelsea
5
3
0
2
Sep 17, 2025, 4:46 PM
How to watch the match?
Fans in India can watch the FC Bayern Munich vs Chelsea FC match LIVE on the Sony LIV app and website. The match will also be televised on Sony Sports Network Channels in India.
From South Africa's 27-year ICC wait to RCB's IPL triumph after 18 years, this year saw some decades-long trophy droughts coming to an end, which raises a question: Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Find out why.
Every now and then, a year comes along that changes sports history. Imagine waiting years, even decades, for your favourite team to win. For fans across the globe, 2025 has turned that dream into reality.
This year has been special, marked by some of the longest trophy droughts in sports finally coming to an end. Teams like South Africa in cricket and Bologna in football have broken long-standing curses, proving that anything is possible.
Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Join us as we explore why 2025 is a year sports fans won't soon forget, and is also termed as "Year of the underdogs."
1. South Africa won an ICC Trophy after 27 years/ 9,862 days
South Africa celebrates their WTC 2023-25 Final victory against Australia. Image | Mint
For nearly three decades, the "chokers" tag clung to the Proteas like an unwanted shadow. Time and again, they reached close to the glory, only to falter at crucial moments. But 2025 changed everything, as they lifted ICC WTC Trophy defeating a strong Australian side in the Final.
South Africa showcased a cricketing masterclass with extraordinary team efforts in a high-stakes final match. From Aiden Markram's century to Temba Bavuma's batting class, they gave it all to earn the standing ovation from the crowd as they walked with pride after the win.
This victory, as Mark Boucher previously said, indeed is the turnaround they needed to inspire future generations and earn global respect as champions that they truly deserve.
They made the world chant "It's time for Africa" with their performance.
2. RCB won their first ever IPL trophy after 18 years/ 6,570 days
RCB lifting the IPL 2025 title after defeating PBKS in the final. Image | NDTV
For 18 painfully long years, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their passionate fans endured a rollercoaster of hope and heartbreak in IPL. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB delivered exceptional, balanced performance this season, finally breaking free of their curse.
The image of Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy, the last major piece missing from his glittering cabinet, was one of the most iconic sportingmoments of this year. It not only signified the team's victory, but also the ultimate reward for loyalty and career-long excellence.
The overall team contribution and management are the key factors that led them to secure their place as champions, shutting all the haters down.
3. Go Ahead Eagles won the KNVB Cup after 93 years/ 33,968 days
Go Ahead Eagles celebrating their KNVB Cup win after 93 years. Image | Instagram
Go Ahead Eagles soared to their first major trophy in 93 years, winning the KNVB Cup in 2025. For generations of fans in Deventer, this was a moment they might have only dreamed of. The emotions outpouring after the victory were sensational.
Their journey in the tournament was an underdog saga, defeating AZ Alkmaar, where they equalised the final match in the 99th minute to take it to penalties, and ultimately winning it from there!
4. Bologna won the Italian Cup after 51 years/ 18,619 days
Bologna lifting the Italian Cup after 51 years in 2025. Image | SportsDesk
Bologna's victory in the Italian Cupafter 51 years was a testament to patience and a perfectly executed season. Their triumph in 2025, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final, was a moment they manifested for years.
Key contributions from players like Don Ndoye, who scored the decisive goal despite returning from injury, and the tactical decisions of the coach, Vincenzo Italiano, brought joy to a city that waited for so long.
5. Crystal Palace won the first ever major trophy (FA Cup) after 119 years/ 43,714 days
Crystal Palace lifting the FA Cup after victory over Man City in 2025. Image | Sky News
Perhaps the most astonishing drought-breaker of 2025 belonged to Crystal Palace. After 119 years, the Eagles finally lifted their first-ever major trophy, the FA Cup.
The single decisive goal from Eberechi Eze and crucial saves from goalkeeper Dean Henderson shaped their 1-0 victory over Manchester City FC. This victory proved that even after more than a century, a club's biggest dream can still become reality!
6. Newcastle United won the League Cup after a long wait of 55 years/ 20,367 days
Newcastle United lifting the League Cup in 2025. Image | Instagram
For the passionate supporters of Newcastle United, 2025 brought an end to a 55-year wait for a major domestic trophy as they won the English Football League Cup.
The sight of the Magpies defeating the 10-time champions Liverpool (1-2) was a powerful moment that reinforced belief in their new era. Goals from local hero Dan Burn and Alexander Isak brought the victory home for them.
7. Harry Kane won his first-ever major trophy (Bundesliga) after 32 years/ 11,676 days
Harry Kane celebrating the Bundesliga win in 2025. Image | Instagram
For years, England's most prolific striker, Harry Kane, was burdened by an unfortunate tag: "trophy virgin." Despite his goal-scoring records and individual brilliance, a major team trophy has always slipped away from him.
But 2025 finally saw the narrative shattered as Kane immediately made his mark after joining Bayern Munich, leading them to their 33rd Bundesliga title. He was also the top scorer of the 2024-25 season, having scored 26 goals and 8 assists.
This victory felt like a personal one, putting a line to complete the picture in his football career.
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8. Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League after 17 years/ 6,296 days
Tottenham lifting the UEFA Europa League title after 17 years in 2025. Image | Sky News
2025 finally broke Tottenham Hotspur's 17-year trophy drought, as they won the UEFA Europa League. This was a monumental win, bringing the title back to North London.
The tense final against Manchester United saw a crucial goal from Brennan Johnson secure the 1-0 victory. However, the most iconic image was Son Heung-min, the club's long-serving captain, finally lifting a major trophy.
After a decade of dedication and numerous near misses, Son's emotional moment, draped in the Korean flag, was the highlight of his commitment and love for football.
Till now, 9 European clubs (Under UEFA) have managed to win a treble, which includes the premier national league competition, the main national cup competition, and the UEFA Champions League/UEFA Europa League.
In football, a team wins a treble when they win three major trophies in a single season. Winning the continental treble means winning the premier national league competition, the main national cup competition, and the main continental trophy, for UEFA, which is the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League.
Though winning the Europa League is also considered a treble, it is not accepted wholeheartedly by the pundits and fans as winning the UEFA Champions League.
Till now, 9 European clubs have been able to win the continental treble. Before we discuss all the European treble winners in men's football history, we must know about the types of Trebles we have in football.
Barcelona is the only club to win multiple trebles with both their men's and women's team, completing the feat in 2024.
Continental treble
This is considered the actual treble in football where a team go on to win the national league, national cup competition and the main continental trophy. Celtic Football Club in 1966-67 became the first team in football history to win a Continental treble. Till now, 22 men's teams have won the Continental Treble, with 30 being the total number of times. In Europe, only 8 football teams have been able to accomplish the feat.
Domestic treble
Generally, for most of the footballing nations, winning a domestic treble is not possible since they do not allow first-division teams to win any secondary cup or league. A domestic treble includes winning three national competitions, including the national league title, the national cup competition, and one secondary competition. Countries which were under British or French possessions once allowed domestic trebles to happen. Celtic with 8 domestic trebles, and Rangers, with 7, are the most successful teams when it comes to winning domestic trebles.
European treble winners in men's football history
1. Celtic | 1966-67
Celtic team with their 1966-67 European Cup trophy. Image | Celtic Star
In the 1966-67 season, Celtic became the first team ever to win the continental treble when they won the Scottish Football League, Scottish Cup and European Cup (UEFA Champions League now).
Celtic with 58 points in the Scottish Football League went past Rangers to clinch the national league. In the Scottish Cup, they defeated Aberdeen Football Club by 2-0 in the final to win the trophy. William Wallace was the goalscorer for them in the final.
In the European Cup, Celtic defeated Inter Milan by 2-1 in Lisbon to become the first-ever Treble winner in football history. Thomas Gemmell and Thomas Chalmers were the scorers for Cletic that day.
2. 1971-72 | Ajax
Ajax 1971-72 team that won the European Treble | Image: X
Ajax, the football club from the Netherlands became the second European team to win the treble in the 1971-72 season. They won the Eredivisie, their national league and then won the KNVB Cup and later on won the European Cup to complete their treble. That season, Ajax were nearly the invincible team losing just one game in the whole season.
In the Eredivisie, Johan Cruyff became their top goal scorer with 25 goals. Ajax with 63 points, 8 points cleared Feijenoord in the second position. In the KNVB Cup, they defeated FC Den Haag in the final by 3-2 to win the cup. Cruyff had scored the opener in that game also and scored three goals in the tournament.
In the European Cup, they defeated Inter Milan by 2-0 with Johan Cruyff scoring a brace for them. In all together Cruyff had scored 33 goals for them that season in the three tournaments.
In the 1987-88 season, PSV became the second team from the Netherlands to win the historical treble. That season they won the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the European Cup. They won their 10th Eredivisie title with 59 points, 9 points clear of Ajax in the league table. Wim Kieft scored 29 goals in that season for PSV in the league.
In the KNVB Cup final they defeated Roda JC by 3-2 in the extra time. Then, they went on to win the European Cup by defeating Benfica in the final by a 6-5 penalty shootout. Ronald Koeman came out as one of the standout performers for PSV that season.
Manchester United players with their 1999 UEFA Champions League trophy. Image | FC Barcelona
It took 11 more years for any team to win the European Treble and Manchester United became the first team from England to achieve that feat. United, under Sir Alex Ferguson won the Premier League, FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League after not winning any trophies in the previous season. The treble is regarded as the achievement in his career, and he was awarded the knighthood in November 1999 after that success.
They won the Premier League with 79 points, 1 point more than Arsenal. Dwight Yorke with 18 goals was their and League's joint-highest goal scorer in that season. In the FA Cup, despite facing difficult opponents throughout the tournament, Ferguson's men kept on fighting back, and after two semi-final replays against Arsenal and a final against Newcastle United, they won the FA Cup. Paul Scholes and Teddy Sheringham scored for them in a 2-0 win in the final.
In the Champions League, they were drawn into the group of death alongside FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Brondby. They qualified for the knockouts as the runner-up from the group and defeated Inter Milan and Juventus in the quarter and semi-finals, respectively, before beating FC Bayern Munich in a historic comeback in the final. In front of 91000 people in Barcelona, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored in the added minutes to hand Manchester United a terrific 2-1 win over Bayern.
Barcelona players with their 2009 UEFA Champions League trophy. Image | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona in the 2008-09 season became the first Spanish team to win the European Treble. Under their former captain, and Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola, the Spanish giants reached their peak in that season winning the La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League. They are still the only Spanish team to win the European Treble.
After selling players like Deco and Ronaldinho, Barcelona started to reorganise their shape as a club and Lionel Messi alongside Samuel Eto'o became their hero at the front. They won La Liga with 87 points, 9 points clear of Real Madrid. Samuel Eto'o with 30 goals in the league was their top scorer.
In the Copa del Rey final, they defeated Athletic Bilbao by 4-1 as Yaya Toure, Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Bojan scored for them after conceding an early goal.
In the 2008-09 Champions League, Barcelona had to clear the qualifying round first to enter the group stage. They defeated Wisลa Krakรณw in a two-legged qualifying round before entering the group stage alongside Shakhtar Donetsk, Sporting CP and Basel.
That header from Lionel Messi that saw FC Barcelona win the 2009 Champions League.
They topped the group stage and then went on to beat Lyon, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea in the knockouts before beating Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in the final in Rome. Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi scored one goal each as Barcelona scripted history. Messi finished with 38 goals in all competitions that season. That season saw Lionel Messi win his first Ballon d'Or award with a record margin of 240 points than second-position Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barcelona in 2009 became the first team to win a "sextuple" in European football history.
6. 2009-10 | Inter Milan
Inter Milan players after their historical 2009-10 European Treble
Right after Barcelona's historical 2008-09 season, Inter Milan created their history as they became the first and still the only Italian team to win the European treble. They were the sixth European Treble winners in the men's football history. It was the "special one", Jose Mourinho's second and last season with the club that helped the Italian giants create history.
After a historical season with FC Barcelona, Samuel Eto'o was swapped with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and was sold to Inter Milan. Eto'o that season went on to become the only player to win back-to-back European Treble. That season Inter Milan won their fifth consecutive Serie A title, Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League.
They first won the Coppa Italia by beating Roma in the final. Diego Militao scored the lone goal for them in the final. Then, they won the Serie A on the final match day with 82 points, 2 points more than Roma.Diego Militao scored 22 goals in the league season for them.
In the UEFA Champions League, they were clubbed with Barcelona, Dynamo Kyiv and Rubin Kazan and progressed to the knockout stage as the runner-up of the group. In the knockouts, they defeated Chelsea, CSKA Moscow and Barcelona before winning 2-0 against Bayern Munich in the final. Militao scored a brace for them and won the player of the match award as well.
FC Bayern Munich with the UEFA Champions League 2012-13 trophy
In the 2012-13 season, FC Bayern Munich became the first and only German team to win the European Treble. Under head coach Jupp Heynckes, they won their 22nd Bundesliga title, and 5th UEFA Champions League title alongside the DFB-Pokal title.
Before the season they brought in players like Xherdan Shaqiri, Dante, Claudio Pizarro, Mitchell Weiser, Tom Starke and Mario Mandzukic alongside Javi Martinez for a then-record signing fee.
In the league, they acquired a record-breaking 91 points as Mario Mandzukic finished with 15 goals against his name. In the DFB-Pokal, they defeated VfB Stuttgart in the final by 3-2 as Mario Gomez scored a brace for them.
In the Champions League, they were grouped with Valencia, BATE Borisov and Lille. They moved to the next stage as the group champions and then faced Arsenal, Juventus and Barcelona in the knockouts. In an all-German final, they defeated Borrusia Dortmund by 2-1 to complete their treble. Mario Mandzukic and Arjen Robben scored for them in the final.
8. 2014-15 | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona players after winning the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League. Image | FC Barcelona
Under head coach Luis Enrique, FC Barcelona in the 2014-15 season became the first team in European football history to win the treble more than once. In the summer, Barcelona signed Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez which helped them create one of the most successful trios in football history in M-S-N with Messi, Suarez and Neymar. They had also signed Marc-Andrรฉ ter Stegen and Ivan Rakitic same season.
They won the La Liga narrowly with 94 points, 2 points clear of Real Madrid. Lionel Messi (43) was outscored by Cristiano Ronaldo (48) in the league that season. Neymar also scored 22 goals for Barcelona in the league that season.
In the Copa del Rey final, they defeated Athletic by 3-1 as Messi scored a brace and Neymar netted once.
In the Champions League, they faced PSG, Ajax and APOEL in the group stage and advanced to the knockout stage as the champions of the group. They then went on to beat Manchester City, PSG and Bayern Munich before beating Juventus by 3-1 in the final. Neymar, Rakitic and Suarez scored in that final. Messi with 58 goals in all competitions was their top scorer. After that performance, Messi went on to beat Ronaldo and Neymar to win his 5th Ballon d'Or.
9. 2019-20 | FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich won their second European Treble in the 2019-20 season
Post Barca's remarkable success in the 2014-15 season, German club FC Bayern Munich went on to equal their records as the second team in European Football history to win the treble more than once. Under coach Hansi Flick they went on to become the second team in European football to win the "sextuple".
Niko Kovac was the manager for FC Bayern Munich when they started the season, and then Hansi Flick was named as the interim manager. In a season hit by Covid-19, Bayern were forced to play behind closed doors.
However, that did not restrict them from being their brutal best. Robert Lewandowski broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Bundesliga season (34) as Bayern lifted the league for the 29th time.
In the DFB-Pokal final, they defeated Bayer Leverkusen by 4-2 as Robert Lewandowski scored a brace for them.
In the UEFA Champions League round of 16, they defeated Chelsea. Then, they humiliated Barcelona by an 8-2 win (the biggest margin in a UEFA Champions League knockout game) and thrashed Lyon by 3-0 before beating PSG by 1-0 in the final. Kingsley Coman scored the all-important goal for them in the final.
10. 2022-23 | Manchester City
Manchester City with their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2022-23 season
In the 2022-23 season, Manchester City became the second English team and 8th overall team to win a European Treble. Pep Guardiola created one of his records as he became the first coach in European history to win the treble more than once.
Manchester City were coming into the season as the Premier League defending champions and signed players like Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez to strengthen their squad. Erling Haaland went on to break the record for the most Premier League goals scored in a single season as he scored 35 goals in the whole season. City went on to win their 7th Premier League title with 89 points.
In the FA Cup final, City's captain Iikay Gundogan scored the fastest goal in the FA Cup final's history as they defeated Manchester United by 2-0 in the final.
The Haaland riot continued in the UEFA Champions League as well as he scored four goals against RB Leipzig in the round of 16. They then went on to beat Bayern in the quarters and Real Madrid in the semis before beating Inter Milan in the final by 1-0. Rodri scored the lone goal for them in the final and was named player of the final as well.
Erling Haaland scored 52 goals in his 53 games for Manchester City that season. However, despite that performance, he could not beat Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or trophy.
11. 2024-25 | PSG
PSG became the latest team to win the European treble under Luis Enrique as they clinched their first-ever Champions League trophy, and also lifted the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France trophies.
In Ligue 1, they clinched the French Championship with 84 points, as Ousmane Dembele, with 21 goals, won the Ligue 1 Golden Boot.
In the Coupe de France final, they defeated Reims by 3-0 as Bradley Barcola scored a brace and Achraf Hakimi scored another goal to seal the win.
In their historic Champions League season, Dembele finished as their top scorer of the season while Desire Doue scored a stunning brace to help them lift the title. Achraf Hakimi scored in all quarters, the semis and the final to become one of the heroes for them.
With this win, Luis Enrique became the second manager to win two European trebles with two different teams.
Discover the PSG phenoms Senny Mayulu and Desire Doue, who etched their names in the history of youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals after scoring against Inter Milan to win their first UCL title.
The UEFA Champions League final represents the pinnacle of Europeam Club football, a stage where heroes are crowned. For any player, scoring in this momentous match is a big achivement, and for a few, that moment comes at an astonishingly young age!
Dive into the list of 5 youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals, with the spotlight on recent additions of Paris Saint-Germain's Mayulu and Doue, who have etched their names on this exclusive list.
5. Lars Ricken (20 years 322 days) | 1997
Lars Ricken scoring a goal against Juventus in 1997 Champions League finals. Image | Bundesliga
In 1997, Borussia Dortmund's local boy, Lars Ricken etched his name into Champions League final history with a goal against Juventus. Coming on as a substitute, he took just 16 seconds to score the goal after entering the pitch!
At just 20 years and 322 days old, his impactful goal helped Dortmund secure a 3-1 victory, and it still remains one of the most iconic moments in UCL finals history.
4. Desire Doue (19 years 362 days) | 2025
Desire Doue celebrates after scoring a brilliant goal against Inter Milan in 2025 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
The 2025 UEFA Champions League final saw a remarkably young talent make his mark on field. Desire Doue added his name in this list of youngest goalscorers with scoring twice (20' , 63') in the finals against Inter Milan.
He scored the second and third goal of the match, which significantly gave PSG a boost in this high-stakes match. His attacking style and dominant gameplay at just 19 years and 362 days of age, was great to watch.
Doue's name will be forever treasured in the books of PSG's success in UEFA Champions League.
Carlos Alberto celebrates his goal in the 2004 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
Carlos Alberto of FC Porto scored a stunning goal in the 2004 Champions League finals at the age of 19 years and 167 days. He scored the first goal of the match, which eventually led to a victory of 3-0 against AS Monaco FC.
He delivered a memorable moment for the team and became the key figure in Porto's surprising triumph, that too, for their second UCL title.
2. Senny Mayulu (19 years 14 days) | 2025
Senny Mayulu celebrates after scoring a goal for PSG in 2025 Champions League. Image | BBC
In the electrifying final of 2025 Champions League, PSG got another young talent who didn't just play; he made history. Senny Mayulu, at just 19 years and 14 days old, became the second-youngest goalscorer ever in the Champions League final.
Mayulu scored the final goal in their 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, and his strike in a match of such immense pressure solidified his status as an emerging player for the Parisian giants.
Patrick Kluivert celebrates his 1995 Champions League final goal for Ajax. Image | Instagram
Topping the list as the youngest goalscorer in Champions League final is Patrick Kluivert. In 1995 final, playing for Ajax, he scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, securing a 1-0 victory against AC Milan.
At just 18 years and 327 days of age, his crucial finish brought Ajax's fifth UCL title home, and established him as an iconic talent who made history in European football's grandest stage.
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