Tag: Celtic

Ajax hammered Celtic 5-1 in a pre-season Como Cup clash, laying bare Celtic’s defensive weaknesses. The Scottish side showed early promise but fell apart after halftime, giving Ajax an easy route to the final against Como 1907 and leaving Celtic with big questions before the Champions League qualifiers.

Celtic need just one point to secure a fourth straight Scottish Premiership title, while intense battles for third place and survival ramp up. Key fixtures loom late April and May, with Hibernian, Dundee United, Aberdeen, and several clubs caught in dramatic races for Europe and against relegation.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers voiced his frustration at a disputed VAR decision that disallowed Daizen Maeda's critical goal during their defeat against Hibernian. The lack of conclusive evidence and limited camera angles fueled Rodgers' concerns about fairness in officiating, emphasizing the decision's impact on the match's momentum and highlighting the need for consistency.