Rangers v Celtic LIVE: Result and reaction as Ianis Hagi inspires Old Firm victory

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·2 January 2025

Rangers v Celtic LIVE: Result and reaction as Ianis Hagi inspires Old Firm victory

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Vaclav Cerny says Rangers can use League Cup final defeat as motivation

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:

Rangers v Celtic LIVE

Rangers defeat Celtic in the Scottish Premiership
81’ GOAL! Danilo beats Schmeichel and increases the lead (RAN 3-0 CEL)
66’ GOAL! Propper drills home from a corner (RAN 2-0 CEL)
59’ POST! Cerny’s effort hits the post and bounces away (RAN 1-0 CEL)
53’ DISALLOWED! Kyogo finds the back of the net but is offside (RAN 1-0 CEL)
15’ CLOSE! Cerny cuts in from right and hits crossbar (RAN 1-0 CEL)
7’ GOAL! Hagi sends hosts into early lead (RAN 1-0 CEL)

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.”

Mike Jones2 January 2025 17:42

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.

Mike Jones2 January 2025 17:24

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.

Mike Jones2 January 2025 17:10