Celtic v Bayern Munich: Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

The Celtic Star

·11 Februari 2025

Celtic v Bayern Munich: Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic face Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League Playoff round first leg. The Scottish Champions will be hoping to show their quality against the Bundesliga leaders and take a result to Bavaria next week…

Bayern Munich Head Coach Vincent Kompany during the UEFA Champions League Media Conference at Celtic Park on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern dished out some punishment when at home in the UCL but suffered three defeats out of their four away games. Celtic go into the game unbeaten at Paradise in six games in Europe’s top competition but will know that they’ll be in for a real challenge against the six-time European Champions.

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Celtic Team News

Daizen Maeda during the UEFA Champions League Training Session at Lennoxtown on February 11, 2025 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Celtic were given a huge boost with the news that Daizen Maeda would be available for the game. The Japanese attacker had his two game suspension successfully appealed meaning that he will be available for tomorrow’s game.

Kasper Schmeichel will start in goals. The Dane missed the win over Raith Rovers but will return to the first team ahead of a potentially busy night under the lights at Paradise.

Kasper Schmeichel speaks to Gavin Strachan during the UEFA Champions League Training Session at Lennoxtown on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers will likely start in the central pairing with Greg Taylor and Alistair Johnston in the full back berths. Callum McGregor will start in the heart of the midfield with Arne Engels and Reo Hatate offering assistance in both attack and defence.

Nicolas Kuhn of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League Training Session at Lennoxtown on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Maeda will likely start along with Nicolas Kühn in the wide areas with Adam Idah through the middle. Brendan will keep Jota in reserve to make an impact against the Germans.

Predicted XI: Schmeichel; Taylor, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Johnston; McGregor, Hatate, Engels; Maeda, Idah, Kühn.

Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Celtic, speaks to Daizen Maeda of Celtic during the training session at Lennoxtown on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

UEFA Match Officials

Referee Jesus Gil Manzano during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou on August 24, 2024 in Barcelona (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Jesús Gil Manzano has been appointed as the referee for the game. The Spanish referee will be assisted by compatriots Ángel Nevado and Diego Barbero with José Luis Munuera acting as Fourth Official.

Meanwhile, on VAR duties, UEFA have appointed Spanish referee Carlos del Cerro Grande with Tiago Martins (POR) assisting.

Adam Idah celebrates after his shot leads to an own goal, and the only goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic FC and BSC Young Boys at Celtic Park on January 22, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Kick Off Time

The game kicks off at 8pm (Celtic Park Time).

Where to Watch

Supporters will be able to watch the game live on TNT Sports 2 and stream it via Discovery+. For live audio commentary, Celtic TV will provide coverage, though due to UEFA restrictions, live video may not be available on this platform.

Celtic players during the UEFA Champions League Training at Lennoxtown Training on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Predicted Score

The tie will still be in the balance for next Tuesday’s trip to the Alliance but if things go our way this evening we should have a lead to protect after a 2-0 Celtic victory.

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