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Rangers beat Celtic and advance to Scottish Cup semi-finals
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Rangers beat Celtic and advance to Scottish Cup semi-finals

SAPO13 September 2026 at 18:04

Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the Old Firm derby, thus advancing to the Scottish Cup semi-finals. The winning team achieved a comfortable victory against their historic rival.

The match took place in the context of the Old Firm, the famous Scottish derby between the two teams. The 3-0 victory was expressive and demonstrated Rangers' superiority in this elimination round.

Rangers are associated with the Protestant community, while Celtic has its roots in the Catholic community. This cultural and religious aspect is a fundamental part of the identity and rivalry between the two clubs, making each encounter particularly intense and charged with significance for fans on both sides.

With this victory, the Protestant Rangers move forward in the competition and now await the semi-final draw to learn their next opponent in the Scottish Cup.

Why this matters

Rangers fans in Portugal now have another reason to celebrate with the qualification for the semi-finals, while Celtic fans face elimination. This result directly affects the standings of both clubs in the race for the trophy and fuels the debate about the historic rivalry in Scottish football.

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