Celtic beat Aberdeen at Pittodrie

Celtic win 2-0 at Pittodrie as Nygren scores and Hatate adds a stylish second, keeping the champions four points clear after two league games.

Nygren scores first and Hatate nets stunner Celtic beat Aberdeen

Celtic extended their early-season form with a 2-0 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Nygren opened the scoring in the 27th minute, finishing from a cross after Kieran Tierney burst down the left. Hatate then doubled the lead in the second half by curling a shot from the edge of the box that beat the keeper at the near post. Aberdeen pressed sporadically, with Adil Aouchiche forcing a sharp save from Kasper Schmeichel in the Dons’ best moment of the half.

Aberdeen had chances but could not convert, and Celtic pressed to seal the win. Dimitar Mitov kept the scoreline in check for long spells with a string of saves, while Celtic also introduced Shin Yamada for his debut as the game wore on. The result moves Celtic four points ahead of Rangers after two league games and leaves Aberdeen still searching for a first point of the campaign.

The win underlines Celtic’s growing balance in attack as they blend new and established talent. Nygren’s upward move from midfield to finish shows he can be more than a creator, while Tierney’s pace provides width that unlocks gaps in stubborn defenses. Hatate’s composed finish adds a second element of quality, suggesting Celtic have options beyond their top stars.

For Aberdeen, the early-season optics are less forgiving. Thelin’s lineup changes aimed to shore up the back line did not translate into control in possession or meaningful chances, and the Dons once again found themselves chasing the game. The match hints at a broader theme this season: Celtic are building depth that could translate into sustained pressure on rivals, while Aberdeen must convert opportunities quickly if they are to climb the table.

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Momentum in the title race depends on sustaining this depth and consistency