Overview
- Hearts won at Celtic Park through goals from Claudio Braga and Oisin McEntee, with Kieran Tierney scoring a stoppage‑time consolation for the hosts.
- Braga’s opener stood after a VAR review confirmed he was onside despite initial confusion, and McEntee made it 2-0 with a header from a Harry Milne corner.
- Nancy switched Celtic to a back three in his first match; his side had 70%+ possession but created few clear chances, with Daizen Maeda missing early opportunities.
- The result moves Hearts three points clear at the top; Celtic retain a game in hand and face Roma in the Europa League before the League Cup final against St Mirren.
- Pre-match protests targeted the Celtic board, and after the game Nancy highlighted “really good moments” and said he will assess attacking needs ahead of the January window, as pundits argued Hearts can sustain their title bid.