It was a display of pure dominance from Celtic as they cruised to a 6-0 victory over St Johnstone, showcasing their pace and movement in a way that could only truly be appreciated from the ground level. The fans’ chants of playing with style seemed to resonate with the players, who took that message to heart and swept St Johnstone aside with ease.
Despite knowing they would face Borussia Dortmund just three days later, Brendan Rodgers’ side showed no signs of holding back. They were relentless in their pursuit of goals, attacking from all angles and sources. In the first half, opportunistic finishes from Kyogo Furuhashi and a goal from Paulo Bernardo quickly put the match out of reach for St Johnstone.
After the break, Callum McGregor added his fourth goal of the season to set the standard for his team. Daizen Maeda, who had an opening goal controversially denied by VAR, redeemed himself by finding the back of the net in the 72nd minute. The real highlight of the match came with the sixth goal, as Adam Idah finished off a beautiful team play that involved Alex Valle and Luke McCowan.
Six matches into the new season, Celtic remain undefeated with a perfect record and no goals conceded. Their next challenge will be a trip to Ross County on Sunday, a stark contrast to the upcoming Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Despite the rigorous schedule, Celtic’s impressive form and unwavering determination signal that they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
