Celtic swept Dundee United with five goals and won the Scottish Premier League for the fourth consecutive time
——How will the green and white domination of Glasgow continue in the next era?
On April 26, 2025, Celtic won the Scottish Premier League championship four rounds in advance with a crushing victory of 5-0 at Dundee United's home court, refreshing the team's league championship number to 55 and completing the feat of four consecutive Scottish Premier League titles. This victory is not only a pile of data, but also a declaration of dominance-in the dark night of Glasgow, the light of the green and white army once again illuminated the Scottish football world and announced its unshakable position.
The embodiment of dominance: the double confirmation of data and history
This season, Celtic's domination in the Scottish Premier League can be called "impeccable". Although the Scottish Premier League championship group system requires teams to exert their strength in both the regular season and the play-offs, Celtic still ended the suspense in advance with a huge advantage of 18 points, and Rangers, the mortal enemy from the same city, could only watch their opponents win the championship early. The data on both offense and defense in this game showed more hegemony: Celtic scored more than 2.5 goals per game in the league this season, and had the fewest goals conceded in the league. The 5-0 victory over Dundee United became a microcosm of the season - a perfect combination of efficient offense and iron-blooded defense.
Celtic pushed the league competition to a "lonely and defeated" situation with stability and continuity. The Rangers in previous years seemed to give him a little pressure, but the glory of four consecutive championships has proved the success of the team. This dominance is not only derived from the depth of the lineup, but also depends on the maturity of the system: from the blood transfusion of the youth training system (such as the rise of young midfield cores) to the flexible switching of tactics (balance between high-pressure pressing and fast counterattacks), Celtic has built a "champion machine" that can cope with any challenge.
Key battles in the dark night: teamwork and leadership
On the night of the decisive battle with Dundee United, Celtic showed what a "champion mentality" is. Although the opponent tried to delay the rhythm with dense defense, Celtic completely tore through the defense with absolute control of the midfield (68% ball possession) and blasting ability on the wing. Captain Callum McGregor's dispatch, the tacit cooperation of the two forwards, and the on-the-spot explosion of substitutes (such as Ida's double goal after coming on as a substitute) all highlight the team's tactical flexibility and lineup depth.
The imprint of head coach Rodgers was particularly obvious in this game. The offensive football philosophy he insisted on not only made Celtic the "aesthetic benchmark" of the Scottish Premier League, but also gradually accumulated reputation in European wars. Although the Champions League this season ended in the play-offs, the absolute control of the league has won it room for adjustment. He has also announced that he will continue to coach the team, which makes the team more stable.
Future challenges: five consecutive championships and European war ambitions
Next season, Celtic's goal is obvious: to impact the Scottish Premier League for five consecutive years and seek a breakthrough in the European war. However, the challenges should not be underestimated: First, the lineup update and core retention: the renewal of the main players (such as the core midfielder's contract has only one year left) and the aging defense (average age 28 years old) require the management to prepare for a rainy day.
Secondly, the domestic competition is heating up: Rangers will definitely regain their strength after the mistakes this season. In addition, they have also defeated Celtic in the derby this season, which will undoubtedly make them more determined to rebuild and try to buy players in the transfer market this summer to narrow the gap; of course, mistakes are inevitable when facing weak teams in the league, which the team must work hard to reduce in the next season, and be vigilant about the ability of the newly promoted team to disrupt the game.
Breaking through the dilemma in the European war: Despite winning the league, under the new Champions League system, Celtic needs to improve its competitiveness against the teams in the top five leagues to avoid the label of "giants in domestic wars and sheep in foreign wars". From the game against Bayern this season, it can be seen that Celtic is still capable in European wars and needs to continue to improve.
Conclusion: The dark night is not over, the dynasty is to be continued
The Celtics' four consecutive championships are not only an accumulation of trophies, but also a continuation of culture. From the leadership spirit in the locker room to the loyal shouts of the fans, this team has merged with the dark night of Glasgow. Next season, if the Celtics can maintain their domestic dominance while writing a new chapter in the European war, they may truly become one of the "dark night giants" in Europe. As a fan commented on social media: "Our goal is the stars, but the green under our feet will always belong to Glasgow."
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