Celtic beat Aberdeen to stay unbeaten

Celtic moved to two wins from two in the Scottish Premiership with a controlled 2-0 victory over Aberdeen anchored by Nygren and Hatate.

Celtic beat Aberdeen as Nygren shines and Hatate seals win

Celtic made it two wins from two with a 2-0 win at Pittodrie. Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring after a low cross from Kieran Tierney found the midfielder, and Reo Hatate added a late goal after Nygren cut inside and the ball deflected off the bar into the net. James Forrest came in for Hyunjun Yang as Brendan Rodgers shuffled the lineup. The first half was perhaps subdued, but Celtic controlled the second period to seal the result. Kasper Schmeichel made several important saves early on as the hosts pressed.

The substitutes helped Celtic close out the game as Shin Yamada made his debut, while the defense held firm with Carter-Vickers and Tierney offering a solid platform.

Nygren is quickly becoming a driving force for Celtic, offering a mix of power and clever passing. Yamada's debut adds depth for Rodgers and could shape selection in the coming weeks. The defense remains reliable, with Carter-Vickers steady and Tierney contributing in attack, while the midfield gains a new level of versatility. The win extends Celtic's early season momentum but the side must convert control into sharper finishing to keep opponents honest. The four point gap to Rangers already provides breathing room, yet momentum alone does not guarantee a title run.

Highlights

Celtic head into the next match with a clear plan to sharpen their finishing.