Alan Morrison analyses why Celtic have struggled against Rangers’ high press, what Rodgers must fix, and how tactical chaos could shape the final derby.
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Celtic vs Rangers: Tactical chaos, derby pressure and the weakness Rodgers must solve
The Celtic Way · May 3
Celtic vs Rangers: Tactical chaos, derby pressure and the weakness Rodgers must solve
Celtic vs Rangers: Tactical chaos, derby pressure and the weakness Rodgers must solve
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Last Match
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1 - 1 |  |
Aberdeen Hampden Park Glasgow |
Celtic |
Aberdeen won 4-3 on penalties
Scottish Cup
Sat, 24 May 2025, 15:00
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Next Match
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v | |
Cork City SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh Cork |
Celtic |
Friendly
Tue, 8 Jul 2025, 18:00
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
SPFL Table
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 38 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 112 | 26 | 86 | 92 |
| 2 | Rangers | 38 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 80 | 41 | 39 | 75 |
| 3 | Hibernian | 38 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 62 | 50 | 12 | 58 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 45 | 54 | -9 | 53 |
| 5 | Aberdeen | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 48 | 61 | -13 | 53 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 53 | 59 | -6 | 50 |
| 7 | Hearts | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 | 47 | 5 | 52 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 46 | 63 | -17 | 49 |
| 9 | Kilmarnock | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 45 | 64 | -19 | 44 |
| 10 | Dundee | 38 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 57 | 77 | -20 | 41 |
| 11 | Ross County | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 37 | 65 | -28 | 37 |
| 12 | St Johnstone | 38 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 38 | 68 | -30 | 32 |