Celtic will have to wait a little longer to officially be crowned Scottish Premiership champions after Rangers salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Despite the result delaying their coronation, Brendan Rodgers’ side remain firmly on course for the title, now sitting 15 points clear at the top with just five games to play.
Barring a complete collapse and a miraculous goal difference turnaround, the title is virtually secured. One more point will mathematically seal it for Celtic, even if Rangers manage to win all their remaining fixtures.
Aberdeen Nearly Seal The Deal
Celtic fans were moments away from celebrating early after Aberdeen stormed to a 2-0 lead in Sunday’s clash with Rangers. A sublime free-kick from Leighton Clarkson and a composed finish by Pape Gueye had Rangers stunned, and for a brief moment, it looked like Celtic would be handed the title without kicking a ball.
Rangers thought they’d responded before half-time, but VAR intervened to rule the goal out after the ball had clearly gone out of play in the build-up. Aberdeen seemed destined to be Celtic’s unlikely heroes.
Rangers Rally To Delay The Celebrations
However, Hamza Igamane’s second-half strike gave Rangers a lifeline, and deep into stoppage time, they found a dramatic equaliser to snatch a point from the jaws of defeat. While the draw does little to change the outcome of the title race, it was enough to delay Celtic’s celebrations — for now.
Treble In Sight For Rodgers’ Bhoys
With the title all but wrapped up, Brendan Rodgers will now turn his attention to the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Johnstone. Victory there would keep Celtic on course for a historic domestic treble, with their form and momentum showing no signs of slowing down.
The Premiership trophy is on its way to Celtic Park — it’s just a matter of time. The delay might frustrate fans in the short term, but the champagne will soon be flowing in Glasgow’s east end.
