Celtic climb to second as Nygren strikes off bench | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Celtic beat Aberdeen 2-1 at Pittodrie. Kieran Tierney opened the scoring in the fifth minute, converting from close range after a corner. Kevin Nisbet levelled from the spot (19.), but substitute Benjamin Nygren swept in the winner after James Forrest's cut-back (67.). The Bhoys controlled the game, posting 62.1% possession and 18 attempts. They rise from third to second in the Premiership and visit Rangers in the Scottish Cup next.

Player of the Match: Callum McGregor dictated midfield, completing 76 of 79 passes and making four tackles to keep the Hoops' tempo and control.

Stat of the Match: The Bhoys registered 18 attempts, a volume that matched their 62.1% possession.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces mattered early, with Kieran Tierney turning in after a corner. Mitchel Frame created three chances and delivered three accurate crosses from six for The Dons. The Dons remain eighth in the Premiership and face Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup next.