The belief that the team would cause Bayern serious concern in the return the following week in Bavaria held true. In the aftermath of a valiant 3-2 aggregate reverse, all the talk was of a new standard having been set. Rodgers certainly looks none the worse for having his character assassinated by Dermot Desmond following his ‘resignation’ in October. The only objective for the Scots will be getting out of the place without being humiliated. Paradoxically, in one sense, Tiago Tomas’ 93rd-minute goal in the first leg might have done Martin O’Neill a small favour.

Source: Daily Mail February 25, 2026 16:17 UTC