Glasgow was buzzing with excitement as Rangers claimed victory on derby day, courtesy of a late goal by Hamza Igamane. The hosts had fought back from being two goals down to level the thrilling match. Brendan Rodgers missed Callum McGregor as his Premiership-leading team struggled to control their rivals.
Barry Ferguson couldn’t hide his delight as he celebrated with the traveling supporters at full-time. The headlines around the world were dominated by this game. Marca in Spain highlighted Rangers’ first derby win at Celtic Park since 2020, following their recent Europa League success.
L’Equipe in France praised Rangers for their last-minute victory, marking the 445th meeting between the Old Firm rivals. Kicker in Germany commended Rangers for their fearless performance under Ferguson, securing their 171st win in the historic rivalry.
Despite Celtic goalkeeper Schmeichel’s disappointing day, Rangers’ performance against their rivals impressed Digi Sport in Romania. That crucial goal by Igamane reduced the gap to Celtic in the title race, making it one of Ferguson’s most important wins as a coach.
Sporza in Belgium highlighted Nicolas Raskin’s standout performance, with the young midfielder making a significant impact early on in the match. His key contributions helped Rangers secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory, leaving national team coach with plenty to consider.
