Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has opened up on facing his former Crystal Palace teammate Jeffrey Schlupp in the UEFA Champions League playoff.
Scepticism was rife in Germany when the young Frenchman signed from Crystal Palace, but Olise has taken life in Munich by storm
Owen Hargreaves believes Michael Olise was Bayern Munich's "best player" against Celtic in the UEFA Champions League and "could be as good as anyone".
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Bayern Munich vs Celtic summary: score, goals, highlights | Champions League 2024/25
Goal! FC Bayern München 1, Celtic 1. Alphonso Davies (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Attempt saved. Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
When Michael Olise moved from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich, some suggested it was too great a step up. Clearly, they had not been watching him closely. After his stunning strike against Celtic in the Champions League, it is undisputed he fully belongs at the highest levels of the game.
Bayern Munich scored either side of half-time through Michael Olise and Harry Kane but had to endure late pressure from hosts Celtic before securing a 2-1 victory in their Champions League play-off first leg.
Goals by Michael Olise and Harry Kane earned Bayern a narrow first-leg advantage in their UCL knockout round playoff tie with Celtic.
The Champions League at the Allianz Arena rarely disappoints, and Tuesday's clash between Bayern Munich and Celtic promises to be another thrilling encounter.
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