Can Celtic pull off a shock against Bayern? Fans clash online as Maeda’s return fuels tension ahead of the Champions League game.
Tonight, all eyes will be on Celtic Park as the Scottish champions take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout stages.
What was already shaping up to be an intense battle on the pitch has now spilled over into a war of words between fans online, with Bayern supporters expressing frustration and disbelief over the latest developments that have swung in Celtic’s favor.
Just a week ago, it seemed like Celtic were facing an uphill battle before a ball had even been kicked. They were bracing for a first-leg clash without their vocal away support at the Allianz Arena and, crucially, without Daizen Maeda, whose red card against Young Boys had resulted in a two-match suspension.
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However, in a dramatic twist, both setbacks have been overturned. UEFA’s decision to reduce Maeda’s ban means he is now available for the crucial first-leg tie, and Celtic fans will also be present in Munich for the return leg.
Bayern fans, who were already wary of Maeda’s relentless energy and goal-scoring ability, reacted with dismay at the appeal verdict.
Some saw it as an injustice, questioning how Celtic managed to overturn both decisions in such a short time.
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One Bayern fan, @Scoretxka, voiced disbelief, saying, “Tf ??? Celtic weren’t allowed fans at Allianz Arena for second leg. Their appeal was accepted. Now their winger who was suspended is also available. What sorcery is this?” Others echoed the sentiment, with @LeroyPrince77 simply asking, “How is this even possible?”
Among the most dramatic reactions came from those who already seem to fear the worst.
@Nummer4210 stated, “We are about to lose the game,” while @LucienFCB took it a step further with a blunt, “Over and out.”
The confidence among Bayern supporters appears shaken, and the timing of the decision has only added fuel to their frustration.
Celtic fans, on the other hand, have been revelling in the moment. For a club that has historically found it difficult to progress beyond the group stages in Europe’s elite competition, every small victory off the pitch feels just as crucial as the ones on it.
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The ability to have Maeda back in the starting XI has given the fans fresh optimism, with many believing he could be the difference-maker against the German giants.
The growing tension between both sets of supporters has been evident, especially on social media, where Bayern fans have labeled the decisions as “unfair” while Celtic fans have mocked their overreaction.
The comments from Bayern’s faithful suggest an underlying concern that their team is now facing a much tougher challenge than they anticipated. @gerrbayern summed it up best, saying, “He’s gunna score, isn’t he?”
While the fan clash has been mostly limited to online debates, the atmosphere at Celtic Park tonight is expected to be electric.
The home crowd will be in full voice, knowing that their team has been handed a lifeline with Maeda’s return.
Meanwhile, Bayern fans, despite their frustration, will be hoping their team can silence the doubters and prove their quality on the pitch.
