Brendan Rodgers was delighted with his side’s showing at Pittodrie as they produced a strong display to win 2-0 and pick up another three Premiership points. Goals from Benjamin Nygren – his first for Celtic – and a stunner from Reo Hatate set the seal on an impressive performance from the Champions. And speaking to Celtic TV after the match, the manager said: “It was a really good performance. We controlled the game and dominated it. We had two outstanding goals and had other opportunities to make it even more comfortable, and their keeper also made some really good saves. “Then, when we had to defend, we were really strong – our two centre-halves, and then even Auston coming into the game as well. “So as a team I thought we were excellent, and then the context of the game – obviously it’s early in the season and playing Aberdeen in the first competitive game after the Scottish Cup and them beating us, we knew there was going to be something in it for them, but we played with a lot of quality and a lot of heart today, and that pleased me.”Benjamin Nygren produced a Man of the Match performance, scoring the opener in the first-half following great work by Kieran Tierney down the left flank before providing an assist for Reo Hatate, who fired home a stunning strike. “The two goals were very good,” said Brendan Rodgers. “For the first one, we arrived up into their half, worked the ball from one side to the other and then Kieran showed that great quality and speed he has to create the space for the cross, and then Benji – that’s why we brought him here. “I’m so pleased for him. He’s got off the mark and he did really well. “For our second goal, we played it through the pressure, attracted them to the ball and played it in behind and then worked it into Reo. “It was a brilliant finish and he’s scored a couple of really good goals up here, so that gave us real comfort in the game and we were then able to enjoy the football.”FixturesAberdeen Vs. Celtic – Sun, Aug 10th 2025, 12:30
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