The Scottish Premiership title race has taken an unexpected twist, and Celtic winger Sebastian Tounekti is loving every moment of it. With just four games remaining, the Hoops find themselves in a three-way battle that has defied all preseason predictions.
"It's a funny season, to be honest," Tounekti admits with a smile. "You come to Celtic expecting the usual two-horse race between us and Rangers, but Hearts have been outstanding all year. It makes things exciting."
Currently sitting three points behind league leaders Hearts and just one ahead of Rangers, Celtic face a crucial away fixture against Hibernian on Sunday. A win would see them level on points with Hearts before the Edinburgh side hosts Rangers on Monday night—a matchup that could reshape the table entirely.
The 21-year-old winger is embracing the pressure of a genuine title fight, something that hasn't been seen in Scottish football for several seasons. "We know that when we're at our best, we have a real chance to go all the way," Tounekti says confidently. "But we can't look too far ahead. It's about taking each match as it comes and improving every game."
Despite the unfamiliar challenge of a three-team title race, Tounekti insists the focus remains firmly on Celtic's own performance. "Hearts deserve credit—they've been consistent all season. But for us, it's about controlling what we can control. We want to win this, and that starts on Sunday."
With the title race heating up and every point precious, Celtic supporters will be hoping their team can deliver when it matters most. For Tounekti and his teammates, the message is clear: stay focused, stay sharp, and let the football do the talking.
