Gustaf Lagerbielke and Liam Scales both spoke to Sky Sports after a tension-filled Glasgow Derby that saw Celtic edge out Rangers 1-0.

One of the talking points of the match revolved around a controversial incident involving Lagerbielke and Rangers’ Dessers, which had fans and pundits alike debating the referee’s call.

“I took the ball forward and I took a few too many touches but I got fouled by Dessers and they scored. But, fortunately for us, it was a foul. I thought so too,” said Lagerbielke, relaying his perspective on the contentious moment that might have changed the complexion of the game.

The foul, which led to the ball finding its way into the back of the net for Rangers, was ultimately ruled out, much to the relief of the Celtic camp. “I could breathe after that. Yeah, there was a worry after the goal, but you should never count on VAR, but I’m happy it wasn’t a goal,” Lagerbielke added, admitting the apprehension he felt before the Video Assistant Referee confirmed the on-field decision.

Liam Scales, who was commended for his solid performance at the back by both fans and pundits, including former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, had a concise but affirming take on the incident: “Always a foul.” The defender’s simple endorsement echoed the sentiments of his teammate and likely those within the Celtic dressing room, who would have felt hard done by had the goal stood.

The match highlighted the fine margins that can decide contests of this magnitude. A VAR ruling here, a crucial refereeing decision there, and the narrative could have been quite different. However, with the final whistle, Celtic players and fans alike could breathe a sigh of relief, happy that they had secured three vital points in one of the most challenging fixtures of their season.