Ex-Benfica duo close to the title... against the odds | OneFootball

Celtic enter the Scottish Premiership championship phase still in the title race, in a three-way battle that also includes Hearts and Rangers. The team featuring former Benfica players Paulo Bernardo and Jota Filipe currently sit in third place with 67 points, with six matches left to play.

Despite their current position in the table, the situation remains wide open, as all the clubs in the top six are still set to face each other in this decisive phase. Celtic have recorded 21 wins, four draws and eight defeats, with 59 goals scored and 35 conceded, keeping them close to the top spots.

Going into this phase, Hearts lead with 70 points, followed closely by Rangers on 69. Even so, the narrow gap between the three contenders keeps Celtic firmly in the race, especially considering the head-to-head clashes that could quickly change the standings.

One factor that could prove decisive is goal difference. If the teams finish level on points, this criterion could determine the champion. At the moment, Rangers hold the advantage in that regard, while Celtic are at a disadvantage compared to their direct rivals.

As such, Paulo Bernardo's team - who spoke about his future at Benfica - and Jota Filipe head into the final stretch with little margin for error, but still dependent on their own performances and any slips from their rivals. The Scottish title remains wide open and could be decided by the finest of margins.

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