Celtic vs Aberdeen — Pass Map

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Celtic 3 – 1 Aberdeen

Scottish Premiership · 21 Dec 2025

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High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Trusty's Ball-Playing Dominance

A. Trusty completed 95 passes with 96% accuracy while registering 110 touches, far outpacing typical defensive output. His possession security from the back enabled Celtic's build-up play and control of match tempo.

Engels Creates Without Clear Chances

A. Engels delivered six key passes despite recording zero expected assists, suggesting creativity that didn't translate into high-quality scoring opportunities. His playmaking still provided attacking thrust even when final chances remained limited.

Mitov Commands the Danger Zone

D. Mitov amassed 14 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances to anchor Aberdeen's defensive shape. His constant involvement in ground battles limited Celtic's ability to dominate the box and transition space.

Karlsson's Efficient Brief Impact

J. Karlsson produced two key passes in just 54 minutes off the bench, maintaining creative threat despite limited time. His energy injection provided immediate offensive spark when Aberdeen needed fresh impetus late in the match.