Celtic sweep aside Aberdeen to go 16 clear in Scottish Premiership

Celtic extended their Scottish Premiership lead to 16 points with a dominant 5-1 win over Aberdeen.

Brendan Rodgers' side was minutes away from a record 10th straight home clean sheet before Shayden Morris’ late consolation.

Despite Aberdeen's promising start, missed chances from Oday Dabbagh and Kevin Nisbet proved costly.

Celtic capitalized ruthlessly, with Daizen Maeda, Jota, and Callum McGregor scoring in the first half.

Luke McCowan assisted Yang Hyun-jun for a fourth, before Maeda added a stoppage-time fifth.

Aberdeen struggled defensively and lacked a clinical edge, wasting several openings.

Manager Jimmy Thelin emphasized the need to improve, while Rodgers praised Celtic’s second-half pressing. The result keeps Celtic in firm control of the title race, while Aberdeen remains just above the relegation zone.