Camilo Duran delivered yet another spectacular goal as Celtic extended their unbeaten start to the Scottish Premiership with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Aberdeen. The Colombian forward opened the scoring early, and his teammates Benjamin Nygren and Hyun‑jun Yang added further goals before the interval, effectively sealing the match for the visitors.

Aberdeen managed to force a near‑miss when Gavin Molloy struck the crossbar just moments before Yang’s second‑half strike, but manager Stephen Robinson was already planning changes and introduced four fresh faces at the break to try and spark a comeback. Duran’s tally now stands at six goals in five league fixtures, a remarkable return that will make it difficult for Celtic boss Martin O'Neill to consider moving him away from the central striker role, especially as fellow centre‑forward Kasper Høgh recovers from a thigh problem. The Colombian’s opening goal came in the 14th minute, a sudden burst of brilliance that added another long‑range masterpiece to his growing collection since arriving from Qarabag in the summer.

After receiving a pass from Nygren, Duran took a minimal back‑lift and unleashed a powerful shot from about 20 yards out that rattled the post and went in, leaving goalkeeper Marius Müller with little chance. Duran continued to trouble the Dons throughout the first half, forcing Müller into four separate saves and even shooting over the bar from a loose ball after Yang’s delivery caused chaos in Aberdeen’s defensive line.

The early dominance set the tone for a match that Celtic controlled from start to finish. Key moments of the game included: - 14′ Goal: Duran fires a stunning long‑range strike to put Celtic ahead. - 19′ Chance: The Colombian nearly doubled the lead but shoots over from close range.

- 24′ Chance: Duran’s low effort is saved by Müller. - 34′ Goal: Nygren’s mis‑hit somehow finds the net, bobbling past the keeper. - 45+1′ Bar: Molloy heads the ball onto the crossbar from three yards out.

- 45+1′ Goal: Duran assists Yang, who calmly slots the ball home. - 77′ Chance: Mheuka’s first‑touch effort is denied by Müller.

Celtic’s manager, Martin O'Neill, praised his side’s performance, emphasizing Duran’s impact: “We played very well with some really good goals. Camilo’s a star player.

He set the tone for us and has done that all season. He’s a class player.

He scored a great goal and until you get that goal you have to stay on your guard. I thought the big moment was them hitting the bar with the header from the corner.

It seemed comfortable at the end and we played some really good stuff, so I’m delighted with that.” Aberdeen’s boss Stephen Robinson, on the other hand, admitted his side were outclassed: “We got beat by a ruthless side. We made mistakes and got punished for them. We didn’t have the belief we showed in training in the second half, and we lacked it in the first half as well.

If you don’t own the game, it’s difficult to get out. At 2‑0 we hit the crossbar, and the fine margins in football went the other way – the game was effectively over. I see positives – they can pass under pressure and they are good players – but our season won’t be defined by this loss. I’m disappointed, of course, because the team is better than what they showed.

It’s my fault we didn’t have the belief in the second half; it’s too late at 3‑0 and I take full responsibility.” The match also featured promotional segments encouraging fans to watch Scottish Premiership highlights on their phones and to try the Super 6 lottery for chances to win £250,000 or even £1 million, with free entry options highlighted throughout the broadcast. Overall, Celtic’s early‑season form remains impeccable, thanks in large part to Duran’s clinical finishing and the supportive contributions from Nygren and Yang. Aberdeen will need to regroup quickly, address the defensive lapses that led to the early goals, and find a way to restore confidence if they hope to stay competitive in the league’s opening weeks.