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Some say Celtic vs Rangers is the biggest derby in football and needs it as global enthusiasm builds up towards the game.
And while River Plate vs Boca Juniors and Liverpool vs Manchester United have their own charm, it is undeniable that the exclusive rivalry between Celtic and Rangers still captures the attention of many around the world, who would not give Scottish football a second.
And this can be noticed in the world’s media given to the biggest Premier League game.
In Europe and beyond, rangers’ 1-0 win was analyzed when sports writers divert their attention from their own name careers to Glasgow’s biggest drama.
This is how Poles, Americans, Italians, Spaniards and French saw the game in a position of general neutrality.
Brand (Spain)
Rangers showed up as the undefeated leader of the Scottish Premiership and beat Celtic 1-0, adding his 15th consecutive league win and extending his lead to 19 problems over his neighbors with three more games.
“Steven Gerrard’s team has no limits this season. They are the most sensible scorers in the tournament (57 goals), who have scored the most goals (five goals against) and have lost a single match of 22 games (20 wins and one draw).
“Against Celtic, a purpose contrary to Callum McGregor’s appearance in the 70th minute he placed the opposite game on an opponent who had been outnumbered in a time earlier when Nir Bitton ejected.
“Rangers return on the trail that took them in 2012 to the 3rd department – the fourth category of Scottish football – and to be placed because of their monetary problems. In 2016, they returned to the most sensible flight and this season, the 3rd season for former Liverpool player Steven Gerrard at the helm of the club, defeated the dominance of Celtic, the champion of the last nine leagues and who has won all Scottish titles since 2016-17. “
Polish News (Poland)
“Rangers rose 19 numbers to the most sensible in the Scottish Premiership, as Callum McGregor’s purpose resolved the timing of the season’s Old Firm clash after Nir Bitton’s firing.
“Rangers were no more productive at Ibrox, however, they remain relentless in their quest for the title, the adjustment was changed to referee Bobby Madden’s selection to expel Bitton for an informed foul after 62 minutes while he was fighting Alfredo. Morelos.
At the time, Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor made several stops for the hosts to be tied with his fierce rivals, but eight minutes later Steven Gerrard’s appearance was in the lead because unfortunate McGregor had diverted James Tavernier’s corner to his own goal. “
ESPN (America)
“Despite Celtic’s early dominance, the Rangers won a big assistive hand in the 62nd minute when Nir Bitton ejected for a professional foul on Alfredo Morelos.
“Rangers opened the scoring eight minutes later when Celtic’s Callum McGregor broke his from a corner when he challenged Joe Arribo for the lead.
“Celtic was by far the most productive team in the first half, as it ruled the debate and Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor produced very good functionality to keep the game at 0-0.
“But the game with the red card when Britton knocked down Morelos and the Rangers forward scored. “
Gazzetta (Italy)
“On the day when Scottish (and unique) football recalls the tragedy of Ibrox on 2 January 1971, which claimed the lives of 66 people, Rangers took a decisive step towards conquering a missing name for 10 years.
“At the Old Firm, Celtic left 1-0 and saw the end of a reign that lasted nine editions.
“Lennon’s team played 3 games less than Gerrard’s, but now they have 19 points in the standings. Too much to think about getting back into the race, unless the eternal rivals collapse. “
“For Rangers, capable of winning 20 of the 22 matches played in the Scottish Premiership, what is nearby would be the name of the 55th national champion, up from 51 of the white hoops. “
L’Equipe (France)
“Rangers won the Glasgow derby 1-0 at Celtic. They lead the league with a 19-point lead over their rivals of the day.
“Still undefeated in the Championship this season, rangers increased their number of undefeated matches to 22 by winning the Glasgow breakthrough (1-0) on Saturday against their Celtic rivals.
“Callum McGregor noted the purpose of the game by diverting a corner to its purpose (70). Celtic had played ten since the 62nd minute and Nir Bitton’s direct red card. “