Joshua Kimmich has revealed how a half-time chat with Harry Kane helped Bayern score their second goal against Celtic in the Champions League.
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Bayern Munich win 2-1 over CelticHarry Kane scores from Kimmich's cornerKimmich reveals Kane masterminded the goalFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Bayern Munich travelled to Glasgow for the first leg of their Champions League playoff clash against Celtic and came out with a 2-1 win via a goal from Michael Olise and a header from Kane before their lead was halved late in the second half by Daizen Maeda.
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Despite starting the clash against Celtic strongly, Bayern Munich struggled to find their rhythm in the final third and only took the lead in the last minute before half-time. Kimmich has now revealed that Kane masterminded the Bavarians' second goal by indicating to the German that Celtic were leaving him free at the far post during corners.
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Speaking to the media, Kimmich said: "Harry [Kane] told me at half-time to take the corners towards the far post because he was relatively free there. I'm happy it worked and we got a goal."
WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN?
Der Rekordmeister will now take an important one-goal lead to Allianz Arena for next week's second leg as they look to qualify for the Champions League round of 16. The two sides will face off on Tuesday, February 18.