Overview
- Claudio Braga and Oisin McEntee scored in each half at Celtic Park, with Kieran Tierney netting a stoppage‑time reply for a 2-1 final.
- Wilfried Nancy introduced a back‑three in his first match after arriving from Columbus Crew, a change match reports said failed to function.
- Hearts stayed top of the Premiership and restored daylight in the title race, with Celtic able to cut the gap via a game in hand.
- Celtic supporters staged pre‑match protests and Green Brigade restrictions left part of the standing section closed, adding to a charged backdrop.
- Nancy downplayed the result by stressing performance and improvement, with Roma visiting next in the Europa League before the League Cup final against St Mirren.