Celtic vs Rangers

2024 - 12 - 15

Battle of the Beasts: Celtic and Rangers Clash for Cup Glory!

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Chaos, goals, and fan antics—it's the Scottish League Cup final and the Old Firm rivalry is hotter than ever! Tune in for the drama!

The tension in Glasgow reaches a boiling point as Celtic and Rangers face off in the highly anticipated Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park. As the two giants of Scottish football vie for the first major silverware of the season, everything is on the line. With Celtic looking to assert their dominance after a shaky last season, and Rangers aiming for back-to-back victories, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Fans, clad in their team colours, are ready to support their sides with boisterous chants and elaborate displays, turning Hampden Park into a cauldron of excitement.

However, the lead-up to the match has been anything but peaceful. In scenes reminiscent of a blockbuster action movie, chaos erupted in Glasgow city centre as fans clashed ahead of the crucial kickoff. With missiles reportedly thrown, police had to implement emergency powers to control the situation, leading to a flurry of Christmas shoppers ducking for cover. Just when you thought it was safe to do your holiday shopping, the Old Firm rivalry added a wild twist to the peaceful streets of Glasgow!

As the match kicked off, it was clear that both teams were ready to leave it all on the pitch. The game unfolded into a spectacle of six stunning goals, alongside a staggering ten penalties amidst intensity and tempers flaring. From a nail-biting first half to extra time drama, both sides showcased the best—and the worst—of Scottish footballing spirit. Would Celtic snatch victory after last season's heartbreak, or could Rangers maintain their cup-winning form under pressure? The tension was palpable, as was the atmosphere created by the fans—smoke bombs of both teams turned the stadium into a colourful haven of rivalry.

In the end, Celtic emerged victorious in a thrilling contest that kept everyone on the edge of their seats, while Rangers were left lamenting a few 'what ifs' that could have turned the tide. With both teams now facing scrutiny due to fan violence and the infamous pyrotechnics that disrupted the match, it’s clear that the rivalry isn’t just about who lifts the cup, but also about how to keep passions from spilling over. As Christmas lights illuminate the streets of Glasgow, a different kind of glow flickered across the pitch as fans wonder what the next chapter of this footballing saga holds.

Did you know this was the first all-Scottish final for the League Cup since 1970? The rivalry boasts over 400 matches since the first clash in 1888, with Celtic holding a slight edge in overall wins. As we look forward to the future battles, one thing's for sure: the Old Firm clash will continue to keep football fans riveted!

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Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Scottish League Cup final team news and ... (The Independent)

The Glasgow rivals battle for the first silverware of the season at Hampden Park.

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How to watch Celtic vs Rangers: TV channel and live stream for ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Rangers are aiming to make it back-to-back Scottish League Cup final victories.

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Celtic vs Rangers LIVE! Scottish League Cup final match stream ... (Evening Standard)

Brendan Rodgers' side have dominated Scottish football over the past few years after losing a tenth league title to the hands of their great rivals during the ...

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Is Celtic v Rangers on TV? Kick-off time, team news, channel and ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Scottish League Cup final is set to kick off at 3.30pm GMT on Sunday 15 December at Hampden Park. How can I watch it? Viewers in the United Kingdom can ...

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How to watch Celtic vs Rangers on TV today - kick-off time, channel ... (WalesOnline)

Premier Sports will broadcast the first Old Firm derby of the season as Celtic play host to Rangers at Hampden Park in the Premier Sports Cup final this ...

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Reason for Luke McCowan Celtic vs Rangers absence (The National)

The midfielder, 27, has been a regular squad member for Celtic this season and is often called upon from the bench. However, he is completely missing from ...

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Celtic vs Rangers – LIVE updates (Scottish Daily Record)

Scottish fiercest footballing rivals go head to head in the battle for the first piece of silverware of the season.

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Scottish League Cup final 2024 live score: Celtic vs. Rangers result ... (Sporting News)

Celtic and Rangers go head to head at Hampden Park for the first major trophy of the 2024/25 season in Scotland.

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Celtic vs Rangers LIVE! Scottish League Cup final match stream ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Brendan Rodgers' side have dominated Scottish football over the past few years after losing a tenth league title to the hands of their great rivals during the ...

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Scottish League Cup final 2024 live score: Celtic vs. Rangers result ... (Sporting News)

Celtic and Rangers go head to head at Hampden Park for the first major trophy of the 2024/25 season in Scotland.

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Scottish League Cup: Football fans throw missiles in pre-match ... (BBC News)

Police Scotland are using stop and search powers around the Celtic v Rangers game at Hampden Park.

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Celtic vs Rangers: Police bring in emergency powers amid fans clash (The National)

Officers have dealt with a number of incidents of disorder and violence in Glasgow city centre on Sunday, 15 December, 2024.

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Celtic and Rangers fans clash in Glasgow city centre ahead of cup ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Christmas shoppers could be seen hiding in nearby shops as the chaos developed on the streets of the city centre.

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Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Scottish League Cup final latest goals and ... (Yahoo Sports)

Domestically, though, it is the defending Scottish Premiership champions who are streaking clear. Celtic are yet to lose in the league this season and are ...

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Celtic vs. Rangers live score: Scottish League Cup final 2024 result ... (Sporting News)

Celtic and Rangers go head to head at Hampden Park for the first major trophy of the 2024/25 season in Scotland.

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Celtic and Rangers fans in violent clashes in Glasgow city centre as ... (Daily Star)

As the chaos unfolded on the city streets, Christmas shoppers sought refuge in nearby shops. The footage shows football fans, donning Santa hats and setting off ...

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Celtic v Rangers: Six goals, 10 pens & 120 minutes of Old Firm chaos (BBC News)

Celtic find their way out of trouble to claim trophy as Rangers left to regret more what ifs, writes Tom English.

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Celtic vs Rangers LIVE! Scottish League Cup final match stream ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Brendan Rodgers' side have dominated Scottish football over the past few years after losing a tenth league title to the hands of their great rivals during the ...

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Celtic vs. Rangers: Violence breaks out ahead of Scottish League Cup (The Associated Press)

Police said missiles were thrown at officers during violent scenes in Glasgow ahead of the Scottish League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers.

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Celtic v Rangers: Six goals, 10 pens & 120 minutes of Old Firm chaos (BBC Sport)

On a day of six goals, 11 bookings, 12 substitutions and 120 minutes of cup final bonkerdom, into penalties they went. Chests were wheezing, legs cramping, ...

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Unseen Rodgers moment summed up Celtic vs Rangers - Stewart (The National)

Michael Stewart watched Brendan Rodgers' reaction to his side's win and reckons it summed up the whole game.

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Celtic vs Rangers player ratings and gallery: The lion, the menace ... (The Scotsman)

How The Scotsman rated each Celtic and Rangers player out of ten in the Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden.

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7 hidden Celtic vs Rangers incidents as Rodgers shows Clement his ... (Scottish Daily Record)

It's the game without compare and the latest instalment was unmissable.

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I was behind the scenes at Celtic vs Rangers: Here's what I saw from ... (Bellshill Speaker)

Here was my day at Hampden as I watched Celtic beat Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final.

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Missiles, violence in Glasgow city centre precede Celtic vs Rangers ... (Sportstar)

Police said missiles were thrown at officers during violent scenes in Glasgow on Sunday ahead of the Scottish League Cup final between rivals Celtic and ...

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Police reveal total number of arrests at Celtic v Rangers cup final as ... (The Scottish Sun)

COPS are hunting down Old Firm thugs who yesterday caused chaos on Glasgow's streets and left one officer injured.Police were forced to use special po.

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SPFL condemns 'unacceptable' use of pyrotechnics by Celtic and ... (The Irish News)

Smoke swirled around Hampden as supporters of both teams staged displays behind each goal, leading to a short delay to the kick-off.

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SPFL escalate rap sheet against Celtic and Rangers as pyro-flouting ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The Glasgow giants will be in the dock after Sunday's showpiece was delayed due to multiple incidents before kick off.

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