Callum McGregor once again showed the leadership that has made him Celtic captain, responding with calm authority to Rangers’ penalty claims during today’s 1-1 draw at Ibrox.

Interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson was quick to point the finger after the match, insisting his side didn’t get the decisions they deserved from referee Nick Walsh—particularly when Ianis Hagi came from behind and made the contact, not the other way around. It would’ve been a soft penalty at best and, truthfully, it was never one.

But the Celtic captain wasn’t having it.

He said: (Sky Sports), “It’s probably a foul on me if anything. It’s not a foul to put your body in the way, he kicks me if anything so nah, no chance.”

It was a moment that summed up the difference between the two clubs right now. Rangers are arguing over penalty shouts, Celtic are champions, 17 points clear, and already have the Scottish Premiership title wrapped up after thrashing Dundee United 5-0 last weekend at Tannadice.

McGregor’s composure cut through the noise. Anyone watching the replay could see what happened—he stood his ground, shielded and Hagi ran into him. Simple as that. It wasn’t reckless, it wasn’t clumsy, and it certainly wasn’t a penalty.

While Ferguson tried to stir controversy from the sidelines, Celtic stayed focused. Despite already sealing the league, Brendan Rodgers’ side came to Ibrox and put in a professional display, with Adam Idah grabbing the goal to put the Hoops level.

For Celtic fans, it was another sign of how far ahead the club is—not just in points, but in mentality. The job is already done in the league, and now all eyes turn to finishing the season strong and securing a domestic treble.

McGregor’s words remind everyone that this Celtic team don’t get rattled. Champions don’t need excuses—they deal in results.