Celtic FC showcased their dominance in the Scottish Premiership with a convincing 3-0 victory over Aberdeen at Celtic Park on September 2, 2026. The Hoops' impressive performance was highlighted by first-half goals from Camilo Durán, Benjamin Nygren, and Yang, effectively securing all three points before the halftime whistle.
The match kicked off with an electric atmosphere as Celtic sought to maintain their strong form in the league. Just 14 minutes into the game, Camilo Durán opened the scoring with a spectacular strike. After receiving a well-placed pass from Nygren on the edge of the box, Durán unleashed a powerful shot that found the top corner, marking his fifth goal in six matches this season.
As the first half progressed, Celtic continued to dominate possession, with Durán and Haissem Hassan creating significant threats down the wings. Durán nearly doubled his tally shortly after his opening goal, but his attempt was thwarted by the Aberdeen goalkeeper. The Dons struggled to find their rhythm, with their best chance in the opening half coming from Nesta Guinness-Walker, whose long-range effort was comfortably saved by Celtic's Viljami Sinisalo.
In the 34th minute, the Hoops doubled their lead through Benjamin Nygren, who has consistently found success against Aberdeen. A well-delivered cross from Hassan caused confusion in the Dons' defense, allowing Nygren to calmly slot the ball home, making it 2-0. The visitors attempted to respond just before the half, with Gavin Molloy hitting the crossbar from a corner, but Celtic capitalized on the missed opportunity. In stoppage time, Durán assisted Yang, who finished with precision to extend the lead to three goals just before the break.
Entering the second half, Celtic maintained their intensity, with Hassan attempting a long-range shot that narrowly missed the target. Despite the scoreline, Aberdeen continued to push forward, looking for a way back into the match. Conor Ronan delivered a promising cross, but Colby Donovan was quick to clear the danger, keeping the Dons at bay.
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill made strategic substitutions, bringing on Mika Baur and Oliver Sørensen, the latter making his debut after joining the club just a day prior. Shumaira Mhueka also made his first appearance for the Hoops, having joined on loan from Chelsea. Mhueka quickly made an impact, testing the Aberdeen keeper with a well-placed shot shortly after entering the match.
As the game drew to a close, Celtic continued to threaten, with Baur nearly finding the net from distance and veteran James Forrest coming close to extending his remarkable scoring streak. However, the Aberdeen goalkeeper was up to the challenge, ensuring the score remained 3-0 as the final whistle blew. This victory not only solidifies Celtic's position in the league but also highlights their attacking prowess and depth as they look to contend for the Premiership title this season.
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