The UEFA Champions League returned this week for the competition's first-ever knockout phase playoffs, with some of Europe's top teams will be pitted against each other for a spot in the round of 16.

In their first Champions League knockout stage for over a decade, Celtic have a brutal draw as they've been paired with German giants Bayern Munich for their playoff round.

Bayern Munich looks for a strong first leg as we continue our Champions League odds series with a Celtic-Bayern Munich prediction and pick.

Celtic welcome Bayern Munich to Celtic Park in the first leg of their Champions League play-off knowing that they will need to use their home advantage if they are to give themselves a realistic chance of making it through to the knockout stages (kick-off 8pm, live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ app).

Celtic and Bayern Munich meet in a massive Champions League this week. The Scottish champions have reached the knockout stages for the first time in over ten years and will be calling on the famous Parkhead crowd for the visit of Harry Kane and company to Glasgow.

Celtic will host a Champions League knockout match for the first time in 12 years when they welcome Bayern Munich to Celtic Park on Wednesday (2000 GMT).

Celtic have received exceptionally positive news ahead of their match with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.