Bayern Munich wanted a stoppage-time aim to see off Celtic and safe a spot within the final 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, whereas AC Milan have been dumped out by Feyenoord and each Membership Brugge and Benfica additionally superior.
In Germany, Bayern have been defending a 2-1 lead over Celtic of their play-off tie from final week’s first leg however the Bundesliga leaders have been unable to place the tie to mattress, with Harry Kane hitting the bar earlier than half-time.
As a substitute it was Celtic who went forward on the night time on 63 minutes due to Nicolas Kuehn, the previous Bayern participant, who slotted low into the web after a failed try and win the ball by Kim Min-jae.
That meant the tie was heading for additional time, however Bayern in the end wouldn’t have to go that far as they scored within the fourth minute of harm time.
Alphonso Davies bundled the ball in from shut vary to make the rating 1-1 on the night time and clinch the tie for six-time European champions Bayern 3-2 on mixture.
Vincent Kompany’s staff will discover out their last-16 opponents when the draw is made on Friday, however it is going to be both German rivals Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid.
“In fact, we at all times wish to dominate and be significantly better than the opponent, particularly right here. However the result’s at all times crucial factor,” Kompany advised UEFA.com
It was a heartbreaking means for Celtic to exit however the Scottish champions will take coronary heart from their efficiency over the 2 legs.
“It by no means regarded like we have been going to concede the aim that we did and sadly for us, we did. I can solely take immense pleasure from the efficiency and the fellows gave every little thing,” stated Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers.
Earlier, seven-time European Cup winners Milan have been eradicated by Feyenoord, a 1-1 draw at San Siro taking the Dutch membership by 2-1 on mixture.
Santiago Gimenez, enjoying towards the membership he left simply final month, had put Milan forward on the night time from shut vary within the first minute to degree the tie on mixture.
Nevertheless, Milan had Theo Hernandez despatched off early within the second half for a second reserving, and Feyenoord levelled on the night time by Julian Carranza on 73 minutes.
The guests had Givairo Learn proven a purple card on the finish of the sport after they’d held on to win the tie.
They might now come again to San Siro within the subsequent spherical, with Inter Milan and Arsenal their two potential opponents.
– Benfica and Membership Brugge by –
In Lisbon, Benfica drew 3-3 at residence with Monaco to win their play-off tie 4-3 on mixture and undergo to play both Barcelona or Liverpool subsequent.
Having gained 1-0 in Monaco final week, the Portuguese giants prolonged their mixture lead when Kerem Akturkoglu opened the scoring on the night time halfway by the primary half.
Monaco got here roaring again with Takumi Minamino and Eliesse Ben Seghir netting both facet of half-time to degree the tie on mixture.
Vangelis Pavlidis scored a penalty, his seventh aim in his final six Champions League video games, to make it 2-2 on the night time, just for substitute George Ilenikhena to hit again for Monaco.
Nevertheless, the tie swung decisively again in the direction of Benfica as Orkun Kokcu made it 3-3 on the night time on 84 minutes.
“It was a tricky night time, we knew Monaco would put stress on us from the beginning and we felt it, we did not play our greatest sport,” Kokcu advised broadcaster SportTV.
“Nonetheless, we’re completely happy to have progressed to the final 16. I am completely happy to have contributed to the outcome.”
Teenage starlet Chemsdine Talbi scored twice as Membership Brugge claimed a 3-1 victory away to Atalanta in Italy to win their tie 5-2 on mixture.
Talbi’s brace was adopted by an outstanding Ferran Jutgla strike because the Belgians constructed on their 2-1 win at residence in final week’s first leg and superior to a final 16 tie towards both Lille or Aston Villa.
Atalanta had 29 makes an attempt on aim however have been punished on the break by the Belgians and Ademola Lookman’s reply in the beginning of the second half was scant comfort.
Lookman additionally had a penalty saved whereas Atalanta captain Rafael Toloi was despatched off late on, as final season’s Europa League winners bowed out.
The remaining play-off second legs will happen on Wednesday, with the standout fixture seeing Actual Madrid defend a 3-2 first-leg lead at residence to Manchester Metropolis.
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