Rangers v Celtic LIVE: Result and reaction as Ianis Hagi inspires Old Firm victory
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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Your support makes all the difference.Rangers cut the gap to rivals Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership as Philippe Clement secured his first Old Firm win after seven attempts in an emphatic 3-0 win.
Midfielder Ianis Hagi produced a stunning drive from outside the box to break the deadlock to rock Brendan Rodgers' side.
Kyogo Furuhashi’s delightful finish was chalked off for offside early in the second half, but the hosts made the game safe thanks to defender Robin Propper converting in the 65th minute and substitute Danilo smashing home a third in the 81st minute.
The result sees the Light Blues now 11 points behind the Premiership leaders to keep their slim title hopes alive, with the mood lifted thanks to a raucous atmosphere at Ibrox.
Relive all the action from the Ibrox below:
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland:
“It was not a very good performance. We made too many mistakes, especially in the first half on the ball. That invited pressure. We trapped 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 game is a disappointment. I’m not sure if the 14-point gap took the edge off, it shouldn’t, but maybe subconsciously it can do. We did not play well and Rangers deserved to win.
“It was one of those days. They are not robots. The energy in the stadium, they wanted to prove a point, they hadn’t beaten us and they are so far behind in the league, so there are many reasons why.”
Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin:
“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.”
Rangers forward Ianis Hagi:
“It feels good. You want to win derbies. Is it a step forward for us? Indeed. We know it is three points but we go again in 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.”
FT Rangers 3-0 Celtic
Celtic attempted just four shots in the game, their lowest total in a single match in the Scottish Premiership this season.
Neil Lennon reacts to Celtic defeat
The former Celtic manager told Sky Sports: “There was nothing about Celtic today. It was 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.”
FT Rangers 3-0 Celtic
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 Clement’s side will take a lot of confidence out of today’s game.
FT Rangers 3-0 Celtic
Vaclav Cerny might be something of an oracle. Here he is speaking before today’s game:
Full-time! Rangers 3-0 Celtic
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 perfect outing for Philippe Clement’s men.
Rangers 3-0 Celtic
90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play at Ibrox. Can Celtic score or will Rangers cruise to a deserved victory?
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