Celtic 1:1 Middlesbrough — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Callum McGregor earned a 7.17 rating as Celtic and Middlesbrough played out a 1-1 draw in this Club Friendly Game, a result that leaves both sides without a win to build momentum in their pre-season preparations. The match was a tale of two quick-fire first-half goals that settled the contest before the interval.

The turning point arrived in the 26th minute when David Strelec put Middlesbrough ahead with an unassisted strike, but Celtic responded swiftly through Camilo Durán’s equaliser just six minutes later, ensuring the scoreline remained locked until the final whistle.

The statistics told a story of balance rather than dominance, with both sides sharing 50% possession and Middlesbrough edging corners 7-6, indicating a closely contested affair where neither team seized control. Callum McGregor was the standout performer, earning the highest rating of 7.17 from his midfield position despite not scoring, reflecting his composed influence in the centre of the park. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Celtic, but the draw proved that prediction incorrect, with no live signals to alter the read—though with no next fixture confirmed, both sides must take this as a fair result.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Celtic vs Middlesbrough?

Celtic 1-1 Middlesbrough (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

David Strelec (26') for Middlesbrough; Camilo Durán (32') for Celtic.

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