Celtic have overcome the Rangers in their first match of the Scottish Premiership season and are currently leading the league table. The match was played at Celtic Park on Saturday evening and saw both teams battle it out for supremacy.
The game started off with both sides trying to dominate possession and create chances. However, it was Celtic who came closest to scoring in the opening minutes when Scott Brown fired over from close range after being given space by a Rangers defender. Despite this, Rangers were able to maintain pressure throughout the first half and had several chances to score, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
As the second half began, Celtic took control of the game and began to dominate possession. They created several opportunities through their forwards, including Odsonne Edouard, Callum McGregor and Moussa Dembele. However, it was Celtic's goalkeeper, Scott Bain, who made some crucial saves to keep his team in front.
Despite the impressive performance from Celtic, Rangers did manage to find the back of the net in the 88th minute through a goal from Ryan Christie. This goal meant that Rangers were level with Celtic going into extra time.
In the end, it was Celtic who came up trumps and emerged victorious in the Scottish Premiership round 2 clash against Rangers. The victory means that Celtic now leads the league table, while Rangers will be looking to bounce back in their next match against Hibernian.
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between two of the top teams in Scottish football. Both teams put in a strong performance and showed why they are considered as one of the best teams in Europe. It remains to be seen how the rest of the season will play out, but one thing is certain - there will be plenty of exciting matches ahead.