Sport nationHarry Kane Looks Ahead to Celtic Park Atmosphere as Bayern Munich Prepare for Champions League Clash
Bayern Munich’s prolific striker Harry Kane is eagerly anticipating the electric atmosphere that awaits him at Celtic Park on Wednesday night. The English international, who has been in scintillating form this season, will lead the line for the German giants as they take on Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic in the Champions League knockout play-off round.
Kane’s comments came after he scored a double – both penalties – in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen on Friday night. The 31-year-old’s impressive display took his overall season tally to 28 goals, with seven of those coming in his last four games.
In a post-match interview, Kane was initially asked to focus on Bayern Munich’s upcoming Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen, rather than the Celtic game. However, he later addressed the Champions League tie in a press conference, expressing his excitement about experiencing the renowned Celtic Park atmosphere.
“I have never played at Celtic Park,” Kane said. “But I’ve heard a lot about the great atmosphere. It will be a challenging game for us.”
Kane’s comments were echoed by Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, who is also relishing the prospect of facing Celtic in Glasgow. Kompany, who has experienced the intense atmosphere at Celtic Park firsthand during his playing career, is eager for his team to rise to the challenge.
“You started so well by saying ‘every game is a big game’, so you have basically given the answer,” Kompany said. “I don’t think you win as much as we have won so far if you make too much distinction. I think you have to raise your level, always. But I think that is consistent, throughout the season.”
Kompany’s comments highlight the respect with which Bayern Munich views Celtic, despite the Scottish club’s underdog status in the Champions League. The Bayern Munich manager is well aware of the challenges posed by Celtic’s passionate support and the team’s determination to succeed in European competition.
“Celtic Park, in my experience, it was one of the loudest stadiums I ever played in,” Kompany said. “We can enjoy the atmosphere. There was a lot of talk about the two extra games added to the schedule, but now everyone is looking forward to it. These kind of games are special, they are great opportunities to feel something very special.”
As Bayern Munich prepare to face Celtic in the Champions League, both teams will be eager to secure a positive result. With Kane and Kompany leading the charge for the German giants, Celtic will need to be at their best to counter the threat posed by their opponents. The match promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter, with both teams determined to emerge victorious.
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