“What?” Celtic star urges team mates to stamp their authority on Premiership title race with statement Aberdeen win

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Celtic Midfielder Paulo Bernardo Urges Teammates to Assert Dominance in Premiership Title Race

As Celtic prepares to face Aberdeen in a pivotal top-of-the-table clash, midfielder Paulo Bernardo has emphasized the importance of asserting their dominance in the Scottish Premiership title race. The Hoops currently share the top spot with Aberdeen, with both teams boasting 21 points from seven games.

Bernardo’s Call to Action

Bernardo recognizes the significance of the matchup, stating, “Yes, in these types of games, against the second-placed team, they are really important for us as a team to step up in this championship this year.” He acknowledges that last season’s success is irrelevant, and Celtic must prove themselves again.

Confidence Boost from International Duty

Bernardo returns to Celtic with renewed confidence after a successful international camp with Portugal’s under-21 side. He captained his country in two matches, scoring against the Faroe Islands, securing their spot in next summer’s European Championships.

European Championships Ambitions

This will be Bernardo’s second European Championships appearance. Reflecting on his previous experience, he expressed excitement and a desire to improve upon past performances. “It’s exciting. I already went to the one before, and it was good. But there was a feeling that we could go further in the tournament.”

Aberdeen’s Formidable Challenge

Aberdeen, under Jimmy Thelin’s guidance, has been in impressive form this season. Bernardo recognizes the challenge ahead, stating, “They are doing very well this year, and it will be great to play and to watch.” Celtic’s midfielder acknowledges the difficulty of the match but remains confident in his team’s abilities.

Celtic’s Championship Pedigree

As a big club, Bernardo emphasizes Celtic’s responsibility to win. “We want to win every game. So it’s not a statement, it’s just a game because next week we have another.” This mindset reflects Celtic’s championship pedigree and their determination to assert dominance in the Scottish Premiership.

Key Match Facts:

• Celtic vs. Aberdeen: Top-of-the-table clash
• Both teams have 21 points from seven games
• Paulo Bernardo scored for Portugal’s under-21 side against the Faroe Islands
• Celtic seeks to assert dominance in the Scottish Premiership title race

Conclusion

Paulo Bernardo’s rallying cry echoes throughout Celtic’s squad as they prepare to face Aberdeen. With their championship pedigree on the line, Celtic must demonstrate their quality and assert dominance in the Scottish Premiership title race.

Sources:

• SNS Group
• Celtic FC
• Scottish Premiership