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Celtic vs Rangers Chaos: Police Arrest Fans After Ibrox Pitch Invasion

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Police made multiple arrests following violent clashes between fans after Celtic's Scottish Cup quarterfinal victory over Rangers at Ibrox. Hundreds of Rangers supporters charged towards the Broomloan Stand after Celtic players celebrated their shootout win on the pitch. A flare was thrown into the crowd as tensions escalated between the rival factions.

Celtic right-back Julián Araujo was pushed by a Rangers supporter before reaching the tunnel, while defender Tomas Cvancara, who scored the winning penalty, was seen with blood on his shirt after confronting attackers near Celtic's backroom staff. Police Scotland Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen described the scenes as "shameful" and confirmed officers faced "extreme hostility and violence" during the sustained disorder.

Several people were injured in the "despicable display" as fans armed themselves with items intended to cause harm. The investigation will examine not only the post-match violence but also how some supporters accessed the Broomloan end without tickets before kickoff. Police are working with both clubs and the Scottish Football Association to identify those responsible for the chaos.