Key Takeaways
- Heart of Midlothian FC hold a three-point lead over Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership with only four matches left to play
- Forward Claudio Braga reveals the Hearts dressing room has held title ambitions in secret for much of the current campaign
- The Edinburgh club will host Rangers FC at Tynecastle on May 4 in a vital clash that could decide the championship outcome
Heart of Midlothian FC sit three points clear of defending champions Celtic as the Scottish Premiership enters its final stages. The Edinburgh club has led the table for most of the season and now stands close to winning their first league crown since 1960.
Claudio Braga is a Portuguese forward who joined from Norwegian side Aalesunds last summer. He has become an important player in this season’s campaign. The 26-year-old currently leads the club’s scoring charts with 17 goals. He has also earned a nomination for the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Braga said that the team has believed they could win the title for many months. “We started to believe a long time ago, but we could not say it in public,” he explained. “Now, with just four games left, everything depends on us.”
The striker emphasized the importance of staying calm during this decisive period. “We took each game separately, and that was very important. Now we know that if we win all our remaining matches, we will win the title. The city, the club, and the fans expect this from us.”
Braga admitted he had different hopes when he first arrived from Norway’s second division. “I was not sure if I would start matches. The standard here is much higher than where I played before. I thought maybe we could win a domestic cup or finish in the top three. I did not expect this situation, so it is a big surprise, but I am very happy.”
Rangers FC are four points behind Hearts. They will visit Tynecastle on May 4 for a crucial match broadcast live on Sky Sports Football. This fixture could determine where the trophy goes at the end of the season.