Rangers v Celtic LIVE: Old Firm latest score and goal updates as Robin Propper doubles lead for hosts
The first Old Firm derby of 2025 sees Rangers trying to close a 14-point gap to their rivals at the top of the table
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Your support makes all the difference.Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon in the first Old Firm derby of 2025, with the visitors starting the year with a 14-point lead at the top of the table.
Celtic have dominated domestically so far this term, winning the League Cup against their old rivals last month, and a win today could well put the title out of Rangers’ reach.
Meanwhile, Rangers boss Philippe Clement is under pressure after his side’s draw to Motherwell handed Celtic a 14-point lead going into New Year’s Day, and though a win today would claw back some ground in the title race, another loss would put the Belgian in a very precarious position even at this stage of the season.
Follow all the latest updates from the Ibrox below:
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?
Rangers 3-0 Celtic
86 mins: Since 2013-14, the 24 shots Rangers have managed are the most Celtic have faced in a league game.
Rangers 3-0 Celtic
83 mins: The Rangers fans are in full voice now. They’ve enjoyed themselves this afternoon and their team has delighted them with a superb performance in the most pressure filled of matches.
Celtic have been blown away.
GOAL! Rangers 3-0 Celtic (Danilo, 81’)
What a decision!
Danilo has only been on the field for a matter of moments and already has his goal. Strong pressure from Jefte turns the ball over in the middle of the pitch.
He drives forward and gets to the box before having a shot blocked. The rebound comes to Danilo who takes a composed effort and beats Kasper Schmeichel.
Rangers 2-0 Celtic
80 mins: Into the last 10 minutes and Rangers have a comfortable lead in the Old Firm derby. Brendan Rodgers has made plenty of changes to try the game.
Rangers aren’t sitting on their lead though. Nedim Bajrami has been replaced with Brazilian striker Danilo for the closing stages as they look to increase the lead.
Rangers 2-0 Celtic
77 mins: With Celtic throwing men forward to try and get back into the game Rangers have an opportunity to get on the counter.
The ball is given to Hamza Igamane who sprints forward. He has options to his right but runs straight into Carter-Vickers who recovers the ball for the visitors.
Rangers 2-0 Celtic
72 mins: Nedim Bajrami takes a shot from the edge of the box and sees the effort blocked by Carter-Vickers.
The ball comes out to Yilmaz who fancies himself again. This effort from range finishes in the hands of the goalkeeper without too much trouble.
Rangers are really pushing on here.
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