Celtic Captain Callum McGregor’s Post-Match Remarks on 3-3 (5-4) Rangers Encounter

Speaking to Premier Sports, Celtic captain Callum McGregor commented on his team’s performance, stating, “We played nowhere near the level [we should].” He elaborated on the challenges of the match, explaining, “It’s a cup final and there’s nerves that play a part but we didn’t really start playing until 10-15 minutes into the second half.” McGregor characterized the encounter as “one of those cup ties where anything could happen.” He subsequently praised his teammates, remarking, “Credit to the players they showed so much quality under immense pressure.” Reflecting on the outcome, McGregor expressed, “[I feel] unbelievable pride. It was a tough game, relieved to come through it.” He concluded by highlighting the heightened stakes of the fixture: “When you come here it’s about winning, when you’re playing against your biggest rivals the pressure is much bigger.”