19.10.2026 10:21
Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 this time, having finished ahead of them in last season's title race. In the match played at Celtic Park, which featured exactly 8 goals, the home team inflicted a heavy defeat on their opponent while also maintaining their lead in the league.
The match between Celtic and Hearts in the Scottish Premiership turned into a goal fest. Celtic, who left their rivals behind in the final week of last season's title race, this time secured a resounding victory by beating Hearts 7-1 at home.
CELTIC SCORED 5 GOALS IN THE FIRST HALF
The home side, who started the match at Celtic Park like a storm, took the lead in the 7th minute with a goal from Kieran Tierney. Benjamin Nygren doubled the lead in the 10th minute, while Callum Osmand took the score to 4-0 with goals in the 36th and 38th minutes.
Hearts reduced the deficit to three in the 41st minute with a goal from Laurent Mendy. However, with Jamie McCart's own goal in the 45+1 minute, Celtic went into the dressing room 5-1 up.
THEY DIDN'T STOP IN THE SECOND HALF EITHER
Celtic, who also started the second half quickly, increased the lead to five in the 50th minute with a goal from Camilo Duran. Benjamin Nygren took the stage once again in the 83rd minute of the match and scored his second and his team's seventh goal. The match ended with Celtic's 7-1 superiority.
WON LAST SEASON'S REMATCH BY A WIDE MARGIN
Celtic, who fought Hearts for the title last season and crossed the finish line ahead of their rivals in the final week, demonstrated their superiority in the new season's match as well. The eight goals scored in the contest between the two teams witnessed Celtic's resounding victory.
CELTIC SOLIDIFIED THEIR LEADERSHIP
Celtic, who won by a wide margin against Hearts in the week when their closest follower Rangers dropped points, continued their leadership by increasing their points to 24 after nine matches. Hearts, on the other hand, remained on 16 points after nine matches and completed the week in third place.