Celtic, the Scottish Premiership leaders, were brutally mocked by Hearts after their humiliating 5-1 defeat to LASK. According to the Daily Record, Hearts couldn't resist piling misery on Celtic, who dramatically pipped them to the title on the final day of the Premiership season. With a current league standing of 1st in the Premiership, 6 points from 2 games, and a recent form of WW, Celtic will look to bounce back from this defeat.
What happened in the match
Hearts showed their prowess in Austria, coming from 1-0 down with 10 men to take the game to a shoot-out, where they ultimately emerged victorious. Pierre Landry Kabore and Calvin Miller were the goalscoring heroes for Hearts, while Beau Reus stepped up to save two penalties in the shoot-out.
Reaction from Hearts
The social media account of Hearts got in on the act, posting on X amid frenzied celebrations, "Winning play-offs in Austria isn’t for everyone." This was a clear jab at Celtic, who suffered a chastening 5-1 defeat to LASK.
Celtic's current situation
Celtic are currently preparing for their next fixture against Falkirk at home on 2026-08-29. With 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded, Celtic have a +5 goal difference, which will be put to the test against Falkirk, who are currently 10th in the table. You can check the upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page and see how the current squad is shaping up on our squad page.
Looking ahead
As Celtic look to move on from their defeat to LASK, they will be focusing on their upcoming matches, including the one against Falkirk. With their current league standing and recent form, Celtic will be looking to continue their winning streak. You can check the latest standings on our standings page and see how Celtic's stats compare to other teams on our stats page.
Celtic will be hoping to put their defeat to LASK behind them and continue their good form in the Premiership. With a strong squad and a good run of games ahead, Celtic will be looking to solidify their position at the top of the table. Check our injuries page for the latest updates on any injured players and see how they might affect Celtic's upcoming matches.
