Camilo Durán struck his tenth goal of the season to seal a vital 2-1 comeback victory for Celtic over Hibernian at Easter Road, reasserting their dominance in the Scottish Premiership. The win restored the champions’ four-point cushion over rivals Rangers following a disappointing Europa League exit to Celta Vigo. Despite Hibernian taking an early lead through Owen Elding, Celtic responded swiftly with a Jason Kerr own goal before Durán’s decisive strike just before halftime secured the three points.
Champions bounce back from Europa League woes to keep Rangers at bay
The result marks Celtic’s ninth victory in their last ten league outings, showcasing their resilience against a bottom-placed Hibs side. For the visitors, the win was blemished by injury concerns as substitute Alistair Johnston exited after barely 20 minutes, while high-value signing Kasper Hogh failed to find the net in his return to the starting lineup. Hogh, who has scored just once in his previous 13 appearances for the club, was substituted in the 64th minute, leaving questions over his immediate impact on the squad.
Hibernian’s struggles continue under new manager Marink Reedijk, who has now suffered three consecutive defeats since replacing David Gray. The defeat deepens the crisis for the home side, who remain at the foot of the table. Meanwhile, Celtic’s manager Derek McInnes will look to maintain this momentum as the league table tightens, with Rangers also aiming for a strong performance against St Johnstone to keep pressure on the leaders.
Source: The Guardian Sport
