“DAIZEN MAEDA’S BRUTAL RESPONSE TO HIS INCREDIBLE SEVEN-GAME SCORING STREAK VS Rangers F.C. GOES VIRAL Celtic F.C. FANS LOVE IT AS RANGERS SUPPORTERS FUME”
Daizen Maeda once again proved why he has become Rangers F.C.’s biggest nightmare after delivering another devastating performance in the latest Old Firm clash against Celtic F.C. and his post-match response has now sparked a massive online storm.
The Japanese forward entered Sunday’s clash already carrying a terrifying record against Rangers. Before kickoff, broadcasters highlighted that Maeda had scored in his previous seven matches against Rangers in all competitions a statistic that left many stunned given the magnitude of the rivalry.
And somehow, he made that record even more painful for Rangers supporters.
With Celtic trailing early after Mikey Moore fired Rangers ahead, many inside Celtic Park thought the visitors were finally ready to silence their rivals. But Maeda had other ideas.
Celtic responded through Yang Hyun-jun before Maeda completely took over the game in the second half.
First, he calmly slotted home to put Celtic ahead before producing what many fans are already calling one of the greatest Old Firm goals ever scored an outrageous overhead kick that left Rangers defenders frozen and sent Celtic Park into complete chaos. Reuters described the goal as a “spectacular bicycle kick” as Celtic ran out 3-1 winners to keep their title hopes alive.
The result also ensured Rangers can now finish no higher than third after another painful collapse in a season filled with frustration. Reports from multiple outlets highlighted how Rangers’ defending completely fell apart once Maeda turned up the pressure.
But the real drama arrived after the final whistle.
Instead of giving a safe diplomatic answer, the Celtic star smiled and reportedly responded:
“I just enjoy playing against Rangers… hopefully I can score again next time.”
That response immediately exploded across social media, with many Rangers supporters branding it “disrespectful” while Celtic fans absolutely loved the confidence.
Within minutes, fan reactions began flooding X (formerly Twitter).
@HoopsCentral wrote:“Daizen owns Rangers at this point and he knows it.”
@CelticBhoy67 posted: “That response is absolutely ruthless. Ice cold from Maeda.”
@GreenBrigade1888 wrote: “Seven games in a row and he’s already talking about scoring again. What a mentality.”
Rangers supporters were far less impressed.
@GersLoyal72 posted: “Embarrassing that our defenders keep allowing this guy to destroy us every single game.”
@IbroxVoice wrote: “That comment was arrogant but can you blame him? We keep letting him do this.”
@RFCForever1872 added: “Someone please stop this man next season.”
Even neutral fans admitted Maeda’s interview response added more fire to one of football’s fiercest rivalries.
@FootballTalkHQ posted: “This is exactly why Old Firm football is box office.”
@GoalZoneDaily wrote: “Daizen Maeda just dropped one of the coldest post-match quotes of the season.”
Meanwhile, Celtic’s official social media team added even more fuel to the fire after full-time by posting a subtle jab aimed at Rangers following the victory something fans labelled “elite trolling.”
Maeda’s remarkable rise continues to stun supporters across Scotland. The Japanese international has become one of Celtic’s most important players and his consistency in the biggest matches keeps delivering when it matters most.
From his relentless pressing to his clinical finishing, Rangers simply have not found an answer to him.
And with the title race still alive, Celtic fans are now dreaming that Maeda could deliver even more historic moments before the season ends.
For Rangers supporters though, one brutal reality remains impossible to ignore:
Whenever Daizen Maeda sees blue shirts he usually scores.
And now his viral post-match message has only made this rivalry even more explosive heading into next season.
