In a match that will be remembered for years to come, Celtic roared back from an early deficit to edge closer to the Scottish Premiership title, with Daizen Maeda scoring one of the greatest goals in Old Firm history. The champions cut the gap on leaders Hearts to just one point after a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over Rangers at Celtic Park.

The drama unfolded early, with Rangers taking the lead in the ninth minute through Mikey Moore. However, Celtic showed their resilience, equalizing in controversial fashion midway through the first half via Yang Hyun-jun. The opening 45 minutes were a whirlwind of end-to-end action, setting the stage for a memorable second half.

Enter Daizen Maeda, the Japanese attacker who has been in scintillating form. In the 53rd minute, he fired Celtic ahead with a clinical first-time finish, igniting the home crowd. Then, just four minutes later, he produced a moment of pure magic—an acrobatic overhead kick that looped into the top corner, leaving Rangers stunned. It was his sixth goal in four games, a testament to his hot streak and growing reputation as a big-game player.

Celtic's second-half dominance proved too much for Rangers, who pushed hard but couldn't break through a resolute defense. The win, combined with Hearts' draw at Motherwell on Saturday, sets up a thrilling final week of the season. Celtic now know that even a point at Fir Park will give them a chance to snatch the title when they face Hearts next Sunday. The goal difference gap is down to three, though it will only matter if Celtic draw at Motherwell and Hearts lose at home to Falkirk.

For fans and players alike, this was a statement performance—one that shows Celtic's championship mettle. As the title race heats up, every moment counts, and Maeda's wonder goal will be replayed for generations.