Rangers beat Celtic in Old Firm derby as Ryan Naderi scores winner

The Rangers v Celtic match at Ibrox ended with a late winner from Ryan Naderi, but the triumph was muted by the absence of visiting supporters. For the first time this season, all Glasgow derbies were played behind closed doors, with no Celtic fans permitted in the stadium. The atmosphere inside the ground was largely silent, punctuated only by the occasional clatter of the Rangers bench and the commentary from the broadcast team.

The decision to restrict fan attendance was part of a broader set of measures aimed at reducing on‑field tensions, but it left the match feeling stark and detached. Rangers’ victory widened the gap in the title race, while the lack of a full fan presence underscored the growing strain on the historic fixture. The muted celebration highlighted how the derby has become increasingly fraught, with both sides and their supporters grappling with the implications of playing without the usual electric crowd.