Celtic Captain McGregor Calls Penalty Miss 'Worst Football Moment' After Scottish Cup Defeat

Celtic captain Callum McGregor described missing his penalty in the Scottish Cup final shootout against Aberdeen as the worst moment of his football career, expressing deep emotional pain after the 4-3 defeat on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Despite Celtic's strong season, including winning the League title and League Cup, McGregor acknowledged the team did not do enough during the match and that penalty shootouts are often a lottery, which this time did not go in their favor. He vowed to use this painful experience as motivation to come back stronger next season, emphasizing the need for the team to learn and grow from adversity. McGregor, who had never lost a cup final before, highlighted the rawness of the moment but stressed his resilience and determination to show strength in the future. The loss prevented Celtic from securing a sixth treble in nine years and marked Aberdeen's first Scottish Cup triumph in 35 years. McGregor and his teammates showed sportsmanship by applauding their opponents after the match, underscoring the respect despite the heartbreaking defeat.