Celtic captain Callum McGregor quickly cast aside his Champions League heartbreak and outlined his hunger to make further progress next season. McGregor and his team-mates were seconds from taking Bayern Munich to extra time in the knockout stage play-offs before Alphonso Davies scrambled a stoppage-time equaliser at the Allianz Arena.
The Hoops captain believes the team have got enough credit in the bank to be excused for their below part display at Easter Road
The Hoops pushed the Bundesliga giants all the way in the Allianz Arena before they were left heartbroken by Alphonso Davies’ 94th minute leveller. McGregor believes it shows how far Brendan Rodgers ’ side has come and their display away to Bayern Munich was tangible proof they can go out and compete with the best in Europe.
Callum McGregor has admitted he was stunned to see Daizen Maeda's goal chopped off against Hibernian. The Celtic skipper had expected the goal to stand after the linesman was unmoved following Maeda's strike which would have levelled the score. However, a VAR check ruled that the ball was out of play on the byline before it was fired home by Maeda.
McGregor knows it will take the performance of his career but insists Brendan Rodgers' side can shock the whole continent
We should fear NO ONE now. The Parkhead side earned Europe-wide praise for their performance in Munich, despite going out of the Champions
Despite suffering a rare league defeat against Hibernian, Celtic have one hand on the Premiership silverware thanks to a staggering 13-point lead over bitter rivals Rangers at the top of the standings.
Callum McGregor gave his take on the potential foul on Daizen Maeda in the build-up to Bayern Munich's goal that knocked Celtic out of the Champions League.
Match reaction after Celtic suffered late heartbreak against Bayern Munich after Alphonso Davies scored in the 94th minute to dump Brendan Rodgers side out of the Champions League; Sky Sports Chris Su
Callum McGregor put in an outstanding performance for Celtic last night, absolutely shining on the Champions League stage at the Allianz Arena against the Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich… 18 02 2025,
Celtic face Hibs later today in the Premiership as Brendan Rodgers’ side return to domestic action. Celtic conceded in the 94th minute to draw in Munich and exit the UEFA Champions League on aggregate.
Celtic travel to Edinburgh to face Hibernian this afternoon at Easter Road. The Scottish Champions were knocked out of Europe in heartbreaking circumstances as Bayern Munich scored a 94th minute equaliser but focus for Brendan Rodgers’ side will be sealing the title and regaining the Scottish Cup.