Celtic maintained their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Dundee at Celtic Park. After a goalless first half marked by missed opportunities, Alistair Johnston broke the deadlock with a close-range goal shortly after coming off the bench. Seven minutes later, Arne Engels secured the win with a penalty following a foul on Kyogo Furuhashi. Dundee's goalkeeper Jon McCracken made several impressive saves, but the visitors struggled to create significant chances. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers made six changes to his starting lineup, which initially led to a subdued performance. The win ensures Celtic remains unbeaten in their last ten league matches as they prepare for a semi-final clash against Aberdeen.