Nygren puts Celtic ahead at Pittodrie

Celtic take the lead in a lively Pittodrie clash as Nygren finishes a Tierney cross.

Nygren fires Celtic ahead at Pittodrie after Tierney assist

Celtic moved in front at Pittodrie when Benjamin Nygren netted from a precise cross delivered by Kieran Tierney on 27 minutes. Aberdeen had started with tempo, testing Kasper Schmeichel with a long range effort before Celtic settled into the game and took control.

Hatate and Nygren pressed for a second as Celtic built pressure and the goal gave them momentum ahead of halftime. The Dons pushed back after the break but could not overturn the deficit, with Tierney again providing a threat on the left and Celtic gradually shaping the match to their pace.

Nygren's early strike underscores Celtic's depth and the value of Tierney's left sided outlet. When the wing backs fire and forwards move with intent, Celtic can open tight games with quick, precise transitions.

For Aberdeen, the match offered a blueprint of how to respond to pressure: stay compact, defend the space behind, and hope for a moment of clinical finishing. The next fixtures will test their ability to translate early energy into points and show whether their squad can sustain form against title challengers.

Highlights

Momentum can tilt quickly in a derby and this result may shape belief for Celtic and challenge Aberdeen to respond fast