Celtic win highlights ongoing squad concerns

Celtic maintained their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership season with a 2-1 victory over Falkirk at Celtic Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The win, secured by a first-half brace from forward Camilo Duran, came just days after the club's disappointing exit from the Champions League qualifying rounds. Duran opened the scoring in the fourth minute after Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain fumbled a long-range effort, allowing the Colombian striker to tap into an empty net. Following a VAR review, the goal stood despite an initial offside flag. Duran doubled the lead in the 29th minute, finishing a low cross from left-back Kieran Tierney.