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

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)

[2 January 2025 13:20 · Chris Wilson]

Is Rangers v Celtic on TV?

When is Rangers v Celtic?

Rangers v Celtic is due to kick off at 3pm GMT on Thursday, 2 January at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 2pm.

If you do not have a Sky Sports subscription, you can buy a NOWTV day pass.

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[2 January 2025 13:10 · Chris Wilson]

Rangers v Celtic LIVE

Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon, with the visitors looking to extend their 14-point lead at the top of the table.

Brendan Rodgers’ side have been dominant domestically so far this term, having accumulated 50 points before the New Year as well as winning the League Cup final against their old rivals earlier this month.

With much of the focus likely going into the club’s quest to qualify for the next round of the Champions League in January, a win today would go some way to potentially putting the title in their hands come May.

Rangers have struggled in recent weeks in the league, having drawn to Motherwell and lost to St Mirren in their last two matches, and Philippe Clement’s side already look like their title challenge could fail before 2025 even begins, though a win today could put them back into the fight.

[2 January 2025 12:55 · Jack Rathborn]

Rangers v Celtic LIVE

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live overage of today’s Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic.

2025 begins with Celtic holding a 14-point lead over their rivals, with Rangers struggling domestically with some poor results this winter.

And we’ll have all the latest news and updates as Rangers look to claw back some ground in the Scottish title race.