Rodgers’ pre-match want was once for the tie to nonetheless be “alive” when his facet arrive in Bavaria subsequent week.
That would be the case, however it would were even higher.
Maeda rounded Manuel Neuer and had a sight at an open purpose – albeit from an overly acute attitude – whilst Reo Hatate had a long-range hit diverted, and Alistair Johnston a overdue strike stored by means of the fingers of the skilled Neuer.
In keeping with Rodgers, the German giants “had been glad” for the overall whistle.
“Celtic made alternatives and Bayern wish to stay that during thoughts,” former Scotland world Pat Nevin stated on BBC 5 Reside.
“They may not surrender and soccer is ordinary every so often. Anything else may occur.”
On Monday afternoon, nobody concept Maeda would play. Through minute 78 of this recreation, few concept Celtic had a any semblance of a possibility. And but right here we’re.
“We hung in in opposition to a in reality most sensible facet and gave them issues,” Rodgers added.
“We cross over subsequent week, we will play at a perfect stadium, nice pitch, and we’ve got confirmed we will be able to play. We need to have that competitive mindset.
“We are nonetheless proper within the tie. It is only a one purpose distinction. It is a giant problem, we all know that however it is nonetheless a chance.”
