Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the first Old Firm derby of the Scottish season. The result comes after a period of heightened security concerns around previous meetings between the clubs.
Multiple reports say Celtic fans are barred from attending the match. The restriction follows a Scottish league review of disorder that marred the Scottish Cup quarterfinal between the teams in March. Outlets also note the derby represents Rangers’ first win over Celtic under new head coach Derek McInnes, highlighting a coaching change and a notable milestone for Rangers.
While the match scoreline is the common focus, the outlets emphasize different elements of the surrounding context: one highlights the derby’s place as the season’s opener, while the other underscores the fan ban linked to the March Cup incident and frames the game as an early achievement for McInnes.
