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Celtic’s Champions League Exit Marred by Controversy as Daizen Maeda ‘Foul’ Sparks Fury

Celtic’s brave effort in the Champions League came to an end on Wednesday evening, as they succumbed to a 3-2 aggregate defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich. However, the Hoops’ exit from the competition was marred by controversy, as a potential foul in the build-up to Bayern’s decisive goal sparked fury among the Celtic faithful.

The incident in question occurred when Dayot Upamecano appeared to make contact with Daizen Maeda’s face near his own box, causing the Celtic forward to go to the ground. However, referee Benoit Bastien waved play on, allowing Bayern to launch a counter-attack that ultimately resulted in Alphonso Davies scoring the decisive goal.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor was quick to play down any “excuses” over the incident, but the Hoops’ players and fans were left feeling frustrated and aggrieved by the decision. One supporter took to social media to express their discontent, posting: “That’s a foul all day long.”

The controversy surrounding the goal has overshadowed what was otherwise a brave performance from Celtic. The Hoops had taken the lead through Nicolas Kuhn’s goal, but were ultimately unable to hold on for the win.

Despite their exit from the Champions League, Celtic can take pride in their performance and the fact that they pushed one of Europe’s top teams all the way. The Hoops will now turn their attention to domestic matters, as they bid to win the Scottish Premiership title.

In the aftermath of the match, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was quick to praise his team’s effort and commitment. “I’m incredibly proud of the players,” he said. “They gave everything they had, and we were unlucky not to get the result we deserved.”

Rodgers’ comments were echoed by Celtic captain Callum McGregor, who also praised his team’s performance. “We’re disappointed, but we can’t be too downhearted,” he said. “We gave it our all, and we can hold our heads high.”

As Celtic look to the future, they will be hoping to build on their promising performance in the Champions League. The Hoops have a talented young squad, and with the right guidance and support, they have the potential to achieve great things.

For now, though, Celtic will be focusing on domestic matters, as they bid to win the Scottish Premiership title. The Hoops are currently well-placed in the league table, and they will be hoping to maintain their momentum in the coming weeks.

One thing is certain, though: Celtic’s performance in the Champions League has given their fans plenty to be proud of. The Hoops may not have progressed to the next round, but they have shown that they have the talent, the commitment, and the passion to compete with the best teams in Europe.