Brendan Rodgers Reflects on Celtic’s 3-3 (5-4) Victory Over Rangers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers shared his post-match assessment, describing the contest as “a great spectacle for the neutral watching.” Rodgers acknowledged the fluctuating nature of the game, stating, “You don’t expect things to go all your way, we showed lots of heart, Rangers played well in the first half.” He noted his team’s improved performance after the break, explaining, “Second half we came out and were better, get in front and then concede late on but then you have to show that heart, desire and calmness for the penalties.” Expressing his delight, he added, “I’m just so happy for everyone. It was one of those classic finals.” He further emphasized the unique intensity of the fixture, remarking, “A Celtic v Rangers final is different. We had to dig deep, we had to grind, they had spells, we had spells but it’s important you come out a winner. That’s what finals are all about.” Rodgers also indicated that the team’s performance in possession was addressed, stating, “It was a case of reinforcing that we were poor in our ball possession, we were missing passes.” He added that the strategy shifted to “focusing on what we’re good at” and “getting in front.” He concluded by highlighting the critical element in extended play, asserting, “Extra-time is really all about who wants it most.”