“Bayern Munich were lucky…” – Chris Sutton Gives His VERDICT on Celtic UCL Exit….

Chris Sutton’s Scathing Assessment of Bayern Munich’s Champions League Escape

Chris Sutton, the former Celtic striker, has delivered a withering verdict on Bayern Munich’s narrow escape against Celtic in the Champions League. Despite earning a creditable draw against the German giants, Celtic’s European campaign came to an end, with Bayern progressing to the next round courtesy of a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Sutton, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was quick to praise Celtic’s performance, describing it as one of the best away displays by the Scottish champions in the Champions League over the past 25 years. However, he was also scathing in his assessment of Bayern’s good fortune, suggesting that the German club had been “jammy” to progress to the next round.

“Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, and that’s what Bayern Munich were this evening,” Sutton said. “I’ve got to say, in terms of Celtic away performances in the Champions League over the last, however, 25 years that that was up there with one of the best against the mighty Bayern Munich.”

Sutton’s praise for Celtic’s performance was unequivocal, with the former striker highlighting the team’s defensive solidity and midfield control. However, he was also quick to point out the fine margins that had ultimately decided the tie, with Bayern’s late equalizer proving to be the decisive moment in the contest.

“They had real control in the game,” Sutton said. “They defended brilliantly, and to a man, the back four stayed intact. McGregor was excellent in the centre of the park. They just maybe faded as we expected they would in the second half.”

Sutton’s comments were echoed by Vincent Kompany, the Bayern Munich manager, who acknowledged that his team had been fortunate to progress to the next round. However, while Kompany was gracious in his praise for Celtic’s performance, Sutton was less diplomatic in his assessment of Bayern’s good fortune.

“But that is a real sickener, the nature of the goal,” Sutton said. “The save from Schmeichel and Davies getting a little bit lucky. And Vincent Kompany, blimey, how jammy can he get? How jammy can Bayern Munich get?”

Sutton’s comments may have been made in the heat of the moment, but they reflect the sense of frustration and disappointment that many Celtic fans will have felt as they watched their team come so close to pulling off a major upset. Despite the disappointment of their Champions League exit, however, Celtic can take pride in their performance against Bayern, and Sutton’s praise for the team’s display will have been music to the ears of the Celtic faithful.

As the dust settles on Celtic’s Champions League exit, the focus will shift to the team’s domestic campaign. The Scottish champions will be looking to bounce back from their disappointment and continue their push for domestic glory. With Sutton’s praise for the team’s performance against Bayern still ringing in their ears, Celtic will be confident that they can achieve great things in the remainder of the season.

In the world of football, margins are often fine, and the difference between success and failure can be a single goal or a solitary moment of good fortune. Celtic’s Champions League exit may have been decided by the narrowest of margins, but the team’s performance against Bayern will have given them renewed hope and confidence for the remainder of the season.

As the season wears on, Celtic will be looking to build on their impressive display against Bayern. With Sutton’s praise for the team’s performance still echoing in their ears, the Scottish champions will be confident that they can achieve great things in the remainder of the season. The coming weeks and months will be crucial for Celtic as they seek to bounce back from their Champions League disappointment and continue their push for domestic glory.