Rangers opposed to Celtic Live: Result and reaction as Ianis Hagi inspires Old Firm victory

In the first Old Firm Derby of 2025, Saw Rangers cut the gap at the top of the table to 11 points

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Rangers made way for rivals Celtic over the Scottish premiership as Philippe Clement claimed his first old win after seven tries in a 3-0 victory.

Midfielder Ianis Hagi produced a good shot from outside the box to break the block and rattle Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Kyogo Furuhashi’s very good finish marked for offside early in the moment, however, the hosts ensured protection of the game thanks to defender Robin Propper’s conversion in the 65th minute and the replacement of Danilo, who scored a third in the 81st minute.

The result sees the Light Blues now 11 problems from the Premier hip leaders to their slim title hopes, with a hoarse environment thanks to a noisy environment at Ibrox.

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“It was not a very performance. We made too many mistakes, especially in the first part of the ball. Who invited pressure. We have caught in too many areas.

“From there, 1-0 gives a boost to the stadium. The Rangers were the biggest team today. He did not look like us at all. We were not competitive enough without the ball. Too many [lost] duels in which they can Just then it escapes the pressure.

“The adjustment is a disappointment. I don’t know if the 14-point hole has taken the lead, it shouldn’t, however, unconsciously, it can’t play well and the Rangers deserved to win.

“It’s one of those days. They are not robots. The power in the stadium, they were looking to get a point, they hadn’t beaten us and they’re so low in the league, so there are many reasons. »

“I am very proud to be captain today. But I am even more proud of performance, of the 3 goals. I am satisfied by the enthusiasts because they deserved it. It’s just an intelligent afternoon.

“I learned a lot to see [James Tavernier] since I got here. I was just looking to be myself. I knew that, as a team, we were in a position for the game and we showed it.

“It feels good. We have to win derbies. Is this a step forward for us? In fact. We know it’s three issues, but we’re going to start again in three days. “

“It was a smart game overall for us. We can start and end badly, however, we were constant. To move forward, we will have to be consistent for 90 minutes.

Celtic attempted four shots in the match, their lowest overall tally in a single game in the Scottish Premiership this season.

The former Celtic manager told Sky Sports: “There is nothing about Celtic today. It’s flat.

“The second most productive in everything. He gave up a lot of court and 24 shots [against] in the game. It is difficult to criticize this team, but it was horrible. They were not offering anything.

Celtic’s lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership is still 11 points meaning it’s a massive ask for Rangers to get back into this race but anything is possible.

Philippe Clément will be very confident in today’s match.

Vaclav Cerny may simply be a kind of oracle. Here he is speaking before today’s game:

90+5 mins: There goes the full time whistle. Rangers have swept aside their old rivals at Ibrox and keep the title race alive, at least for a little while.

A better way out for Philippe Clemente men.

90 minutes: Five minutes of added time to play at Ibrox. Can Celtic score or will Rangers achieve a well-deserved victory?

86 mins: Since 2013-14, the 24 shots Rangers have managed are the most Celtic have faced in a league game.

“It wasn’t a great performance. We made too many mistakes, especially in the first half with the ball. Who invited the pressure? We have caught ourselves in too many areas.

“From that, 1-0, it gives the stadium a lift. Rangers were the better team today. It was very unlike us. We were not aggressive enough without the ball. Too many duels [lost] and moments where they could then break out of pressure. On the ball, it was far too slow.

“The adjustment is a disappointment. I don’t know if the 14-point hole has taken the lead, it shouldn’t, however, unconsciously, it can’t play well and the Rangers deserved to win.

“It is one of those days. They are not robots. Power in the stadium, they sought to get something, they had not won us and are far behind in the league, so there are several reasons for that.

“I am so proud to be captain today. But I am even prouder of the performance, the three goals. I am happy for the fans because they deserved it. It was just a good afternoon.

“I have learned a lot watching [James Tavernier] since coming here. I just wanted to be myself. I knew, as a team, we were ready for the game and we showed it.”

“You feel good. You have to win derbies. Is this one step ahead for us? In fact. We know there are three issues, but we are going to start over three days. “

“It was an all-round good game for us. You can start really well and finish bad, but we were consistent. Moving forward, we have to be consistent for 90 minutes.”

Celtic attempted just four shots in the game, their lowest total in a single match in the Scottish Premiership this season.

Former Celtic manager told Sky Sports: “There is nothing about Celtic today. It’s flat.

“Second best to everything. Conceded so much ground and 24 shots [against] in the game. It is hard to be critical of this team but today they were awful. They offered up nothing.”

Celtic progress on the Scotsman’s most sensible prime minister is still 11 points, meaning it’s a great request for Rangers to get back into this race, but anything is possible.

Philippe Clement’s will have a lot of confidence in today’s game.

Vaclav Cerny may simply be an oracle. Here he speaks before today’s game:

90 Five minutes: there is a full whistle. The Rangers swept their old rivals at Ibrox and are keeping the name of the race alive, at least for a while.

The best start for Philippe Clement’s men.

90 minutes: Five more minutes to play against Ibrox. Can Celtic score or will Rangers cruise to a deserved victory?

86 minutes: Since 2013-14, the 24 shots hit through Rangers have been as many other people imaginable as Celtic have faced in a championship match.

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