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Rangers 2-2 Celtic: Ibrox Stalemate Leaves Hearts and Motherwell Smiling

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Rangers and Celtic played out a 2-2 draw at Ibrox that left both Glasgow giants frustrated and their Edinburgh rivals celebrating. Celtic led 2-0 at halftime through a Youssef Chermiti brace, including a spectacular overhead kick reminiscent of Scott McTominay's world-record strike. The 18-year-old's performance showcased his £8m potential after months of criticism.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers made tactical adjustments at halftime, bringing on Reo Hatate and Sebastian Toure, which completely transformed the game. Rangers' confidence evaporated as Celtic dominated the second half, with Kieran Tierney pulling one back before a dramatic late equalizer. Hatate's penalty was initially saved by Jack Butland but converted on the rebound after three attempts.

The draw leaves Hearts and Motherwell in stronger positions in the Scottish Premiership race. Rangers' inability to hold a two-goal lead against their city rivals raises questions about their mentality, while Celtic's comeback demonstrates their resilience. Both teams now face pressure to maintain consistency as the title race remains wide open.