Rangers, Celtic Draw 0-0 at Ibrox After Champions League Exits

Rangers manager Russell Martin received some relief as his team secured a goalless draw against Celtic at Ibrox, following a heavy 6-0 Champions League play-off defeat to Club Brugge that saw them exit 9-1 on aggregate. Both clubs entered the match under pressure after their embarrassing European exits, with Celtic losing on penalties to Kairat Almaty and Rangers facing intense criticism from fans due to poor recent form. The match itself was low in quality, with few clear chances and an offside goal by Rangers defender John Souttar disallowed. The atmosphere at Ibrox was tense, highlighted by the presence of Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh and representatives from the club’s new US owners, 49ers Enterprises. Rangers debuted new signing Bojan Miovski and saw the return of club captain James Tavernier, while fan favorite Nicolas Raskin was notably absent amid transfer speculation. Both teams remain separated by six points in the Scottish Premiership after four fixtures, with the draw providing only a temporary respite for Rangers amid mounting pressure on Martin.