Hearts vs Celtic live: Rivals share spoils in thrilling Scottish Premiership title tussle

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·25 gennaio 2026

Hearts vs Celtic live: Rivals share spoils in thrilling Scottish Premiership title tussle

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Leaders Hearts twice came from behind to earn a share of the points against Celtic in a thrilling top-of-the-table tussle.

Seeking a first Scottish top-flight title since 1960, Derek McInnes’s side were forced to fight back to snatch a dramatic draw in a game short of quality but high on action. Celtic looked set to earn three points after Yang Hyun Jun had put them back in front in the second half, but Auston Trusty’s sending off brought Hearts back into it, allowing Claudio Braga to rifle home a leveller late on.

It meant the days big winners were Rangers, who closed the gap to the league leaders to just four points after beating Dundee, with Celtic two points further back. The visitors had gone in front through a fine free kick from Benjamin Nygren, only for Stuart Findlay to head home the first equaliser just after half time.