Celtic revival or one-off resistance and is Duran the best player in Scotland?

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By Graeme Young · Herald Scotland

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:46 AM

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The Herald debates whether Celtic's win over Besiktas signals a true turnaround and if Camilo Duran is Scotland's best player.
Writers Matthew Lindsay and Graeme Young both agree £5.5 million forward Camilo Duran is currently the top player in Scottish football.
Duran scored a brace against Besiktas to reach 13 goals across the 2026/27 season for Celtic.

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The Herald writers Graeme Young and Matthew Lindsay debate whether Celtic's Europa League victory against Besiktas signals a genuine revival or a temporary high point. Both journalists argue that Colombian forward Camilo Duran has emerged as the best player in Scottish football following his recent goal-scoring form.

Duran, signed for £5.5 million from Qarabag, scored twice against Besiktas to take his tally to 13 goals for the 2026/27 campaign. The writers also assess Celtic's chances of reaching the Europa League knockout play-offs, with Lindsay cautioning against squad depth issues while Young predicts seven points from the final four matches could secure progression.

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