Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise has expressed admiration for Celtic’s new signing and former teammate Jeffrey Schlupp, praising his grit and determination.
The two former teammates faced off when Bayern Munich hosted Celtic at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs.
Both players were named in the starting lineup and delivered standout performances—Olise provided the assist for Bayern’s equalizer, while Schlupp put in a resolute defensive shift, repelling numerous Bayern attacks down his left flank.
Although Celtic ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, Schlupp’s impressive performance drew praise from pundits and fans alike.
Olise was quick to commend Schlupp when asked about his opponent’s performance, acknowledging the challenge he faced against his former teammate.
“I played with him for three years, so obviously he knows a lot about me—what I like to do, how I play. It was a good matchup, and I really enjoyed it,” Olise said.
Schlupp ended the game as one of Celtic’s standout performers, winning the most duels on the night, including an impressive 7 out of 8 ground duels.
He also made 5 interceptions and 9 clearances, capping off a dominant defensive display against Bayern Munich.
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