This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. The end of the Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox was marked by a pitch invasion that culminated in clashes between fans of both teams, necessitating police intervention. The incidents began when Celtic fans stormed the pitch to celebrate their 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout. The situation quickly deteriorated with the arrival of Rangers fans, resulting in clashes that included the throwing of flares. Police and stadium security were forced to form a human barrier to separate the two groups. The disorder was brought under control shortly after, with fans returning to the stands. This match marked the first time since 2018 that Celtic fans had access to the entire Broomloan stand at Ibrox Stadium. The allocation for away fans had been reduced to fewer than 1,000 seats that year, contrasting with the traditional 7,500 seats they used to occupy during derbies. Since then, the allocation of tickets for away fans, both at Ibrox and Celtic Park, has varied between 750 and 0, in a series of retaliatory measures between the clubs. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has already reacted, with a spokesperson stating: 'The SFA condemns the behavior of fans who entered the pitch after the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup today at Ibrox.' The same source assured that 'an investigation will be immediately opened, in accordance with the protocol of the judicial panel.' At the end of the match, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill was reluctant to address the issue. 'You are asking me a lot of politically charged questions at a moment when I am euphoric,' he stated. 'The fans overflowed, big scenes at the end, everywhere. I am not downplaying the matter at all; I will reflect on it and will talk to you in due course.' 'It is an ugly, ugly end to what has been a superb game of football.' Chaos breaks out on the pitch at Ibrox as both sets of fans end up on the pitch following Celtic's penalty shootout win over Rangers. Rangers manager Danny Rohl, for his part, told Premier Sports that he did not witness the events: 'I am not sure what happened at the end; I was in the tunnel…'
Old Firm Ibrox Stadium remains central to this story.
Old Firm Ibrox Stadium remains central to this story.
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