It was a perfect Sunday at Paradise as Celtic delivered a statement 3-1 victory over Rangers, keeping their Premiership title hopes very much alive. The Hoops showed incredible resilience after conceding an early goal, turning the match into a memorable day for every Celtic fan.
The atmosphere reached fever pitch when Yang's equalizer sent the Paradise crowd into a frenzy. But the real magic came when Daizen Maeda scored his second goal of the afternoon—a stunning overhead kick that will be remembered as one of the greatest goals in Glasgow derby history. It was a moment of pure brilliance that effectively ended the visitors' challenge.
From defense to attack, Celtic dominated the game. Speaking after the match, captain Callum McGregor praised the team's performance: "It was outstanding. The way the boys worked and ran for each other was brilliant. We scored really good goals, and Daizen's is a special moment in itself. When you get the game to that level of intensity, it's hard for teams to live with that. We got hit with a sucker punch on the counter-attack, but the response was excellent. We stayed calm and were in control—once we scored, we didn't look back."
Man of the Match Daizen Maeda, ever humble, credited his teammates: "Everything that came to me came from the hard work of the team, so I really appreciate their effort. Regarding my goal, naturally my body started to move, and that's how it ended up being a goal!"
The final score: Celtic 3-1 Rangers, a result that keeps the title race wide open and showcases the fighting spirit that defines this Celtic side.
