Milestone man Arjen Robben helps Bayern Munich punish Celtic howlers

Celtic are becoming ominously accustomed to Champions League mis-matches. The margin of defeat in the Allianz Arena may not have been as harrowing as delivered by Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in the last 13 months but the tale of a gulf in class was familiar. Bayern - this recently rejuvenated Bayern - further demonstrated the gulf in chasm between Europe’s elite and the rest; and with consummate ease.

Nonetheless, it would be remiss to ignore the failure of Celtic to do themselves justice. Whereas Brendan Rodgers had spoken before the game in wholly positive terms, his sentiment was undermined by failings everywhere . Celtic must play better when Bayern visit Glasgow, even if a legitimate Rodgers target from Group B is the claiming of a Europa League place. On this occasion in Munich, Celtic played as if intimidated by reputation.

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