Chris Sutton has hailed Celtic’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie as a comfortable and convincing performance, with moments of sheer class sealing the points.
The former Hoops striker was on co-commentary duty and wasted no time sharing his thoughts on X after the game. “Comfortable win for Celtic against a powderpuff Aberdeen… Nygren decent finish. Hatate with an absolute belter. No goalkeeper in the universe would have saved that 👏👏. Rodgers and Thelin both desperate for reinforcements. Slightly concerned with Aberdeen’s start but it’s early!”
From a Celtic point of view, this was exactly the sort of away display Rodgers will want to bottle. The team looked in control from start to finish, limiting Aberdeen to scraps while creating chances at will. The clean sheet will please the manager, but the attacking moments stole the show.
Benjamin Nygren, still bedding into life at the club, got his first goal in green and white with a smart finish from a Kieran Tierney cross. Sutton called it “decent” but for Nygren, it’s a milestone, the kind of moment that can kick-start a player’s Celtic career. His movement and composure were spot on, and he followed it up with an assist for the second.
Then came the highlight of the night. Reo Hatate, always capable of producing something special, unleashed a thunderbolt into the top corner from distance. Sutton’s verdict? “No goalkeeper in the universe would have saved that.” It was a strike that drew gasps even from the Aberdeen crowd and underlined Hatate’s importance when he’s fit and firing.
Sutton also touched on Rodgers’ desire for more reinforcements before the window shuts. The Celtic boss has been clear he wants extra quality to cope with the demands of a long season, and performances like this show the potential if the squad is fully stocked.
Simply put, this was Celtic doing a professional job away from home, solid at the back, ruthless up top, and with their big players stepping up. Sutton’s praise matched the mood of the travelling fans, who left Pittodrie knowing their side are building momentum.
