The 450th chapter: Celtic and Rangers write another epic in football’s oldest rivalry
The 450th chapter: Celtic and Rangers write another epic in football's oldest rivalry
With tensions running high ahead of the upcoming clash between Celtic and Rangers FC, one of the most important matches of the season for both clubs is looming: the historic Old Firm.
This is an incredibly fierce derby, as the two clubs have faced each other almost 450 times throughout their history, making it one of the longest-running derbies in Europe.
This encounter takes on even greater significance in an atypical season, where both teams are currently trailing the Scottish Premiership’s surprise package, Hearts.
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Celtic has the opportunity to draw level with Rangers in victories in the historic Old Firm
The club that emerges victorious from this encounter knows it will position itself as the main contender heading into the final stretch of the championship, in direct competition with Hearts.
Ahead of March 1st, an extremely competitive Old Firm is expected. The 450th meeting between the two comes at a time when the historical parity is evident: Rangers boast 172 victories, while Celtic have accumulated 171, a margin that demonstrates how balanced this rivalry has been since its inception.
Rangers will play at home at Ibrox Stadium, while Martin O’Neill’s side will be looking to deliver their best away performance in a match no one wants to miss and which could determine the fate of the title in this exciting final stretch of the Scottish Premiership season.
