Paulo Bernardo Posts on Instagram After Standout Portugal Performance

Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo is on a terrific run of form.

The 22-year-old has replaced Matt O’Riley in Brendan Rodgers’ starting lineup over the past few Games and not looked out of place.

He was impressive away at St. Mirren in a 3-0 victory before putting in a standout display against Rangers in the Glasgow derby a week later.

Bernardo was like a bulldog in the middle of the park, constantly hassling his opponents, winning the ball back, and playing it forward through the lines. He was unfortunate not to score after sitting down several Rangers players in the box and finding space for a shot.

After dominating the midfield against the Ibrox club, Bernardo flew out to play for Portugal’s under-21s.

The midfielder is captain of the age group and scored in their recent win over Croatia.

Bernardo smartly knocked home from close range after a nice move.

It was a successful international break for the former Benfica man, who took to Instagram following it.

The Celt shared a picture of himself in a Portugal shirt, writing, albeit in Portuguese, ‘Another great win! We’re still together!’:

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Portugal’s victory in Karlovac kept them on course to qualify for next year’s under-21 Euros.

Bernardo and his teaMMAtes lead their qualifying group by four points with two Games to go.

They could officially secure their place in next summer’s tournament in October when they face the Faroe Islands and Andorra back to back.