6 Rangers vs Celtic standouts as Maeda and Butland impress in Old Firm classic

Football Scotland

7 April 2024 at 9:33 am

When O'Riley plays like this, it's no wonder that Atletico Madrid are chasing him. The midfielder has everything to his game; technically good, an eye for goal and willing to put a foot in. He demonstrated all those talents and more when Celts needed him most this afternoon. Exquisite penalty. Subbed for Paulo Bernardo with 10 minutes to go.

England boss Gareth Southgate was in the stands casting an eye over the Rangers keeper. Butland may have conceded twice in the first-half but he prevented Rangers from going into the break further behind with a number of top-drawer saves - most notably tipping Matt O'Riley's header over the bar.

Celtic's Duracell Bunny stunned the Ibrox support after just 21 seconds as he pounced on the napping James Tavernier's attempted clearance to deflect the ball into the net. It set the tone for the Hoops' incredible pressing throughout the first-half and Maeda was at the heart of it, covering every blade of grass.

The super-sub snatched a priceless point for Rangers by curling in a screamer in the 93rd minute. The Wales international has shown flashes of his talent throughout his time at Ibrox and he may never score a more important goal. Outstanding finish.

The Japanese playmaker oozes class and was unlucky not to score with a couple of acrobatic efforts. Some slick passing and moving in midfield split the Gers rearguard open. Was given a rest for returning captain Callum McGregor on 65 minutes.

The Senegalese winger's pace caused Greg Tayor all sorts of problems as he was thrown on for Scott Wright at half-time. Crashed an effort into the back of the net to make it 2-2 and could be crucial for Gers between now and the end of the season.

When O'Riley plays like this, it's no wonder that Atletico Madrid are chasing him. The midfielder has everything to his game; technically good, an eye for goal and willing to put a foot in. He demonstrated all those talents and more when Celts needed him most this afternoon. Exquisite penalty. Subbed for Paulo Bernardo with 10 minutes to go.

When O'Riley plays like this, it's no wonder that Atletico Madrid are chasing him. The midfielder has everything to his game; technically good, an eye for goal and willing to put a foot in. He demonstrated all those talents and more when Celts needed him most this afternoon. Exquisite penalty. Subbed for Paulo Bernardo with 10 minutes to go.

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An all-time Old Firm classic unfolded at Ibrox as both teams battle for a point a piece during a six-goal thriller

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