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Actions speak louder than words at Celtic as flourishing strike partnership find way around the language barrier

The two may have no idea what the other is saying but that's not stopped them linking up to devastating effect…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:00 AM
Actions speak louder than words at Celtic as flourishing strike partnership find way around the language barrier
Key Things to Know
  • Osmand credited an off-pitch friendship for his flourishing Celtic partnership with Duran despite an ongoing language barrier.
  • Both players came off the bench to score in Celtic's recent Europa League win against Besiktas.
  • Osmand set up one of Duran's two goals after scoring just 43 seconds following his introduction.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic attacker Osmand praised his thriving on-field partnership and off-pitch friendship with Colombian forward Duran despite dealing with a language barrier. Both players came off the bench during Celtic's Europa League victory over Besiktas, where Osmand scored within 43 seconds and set up Duran for a goal before Duran secured a third.

Osmand emphasized that the squad hopes to use the momentum from their European win to boost domestic form against Kilmarnock. Celtic currently sit atop the Scottish Premiership table but are under pressure after dropping points in recent league matches.

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