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Celtic prepares to face Rangers in crucial derby match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:12 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Celtic prepares to face Rangers in crucial derby match

Summary

Celtic is set to meet Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park this Sunday. Both teams are coming off a recent encounter where Celtic lost 3-0 in the League Cup at Ibrox. Midfielder Mika Baur stressed the need for energy and a strong mentality, emphasizing that attractive football may not suffice to secure a victory. This derby promises to be crucial for Celtic, who will have home support from around 60,000 fans, in contrast to the previous match played in front of a larger Rangers crowd.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic lost 3-0 to Rangers last weekend in the League Cup.
•Sunday's match will be played at Celtic Park with no Rangers fans present.
•Mika Baur emphasizes energy and mentality over style of play.
•Over 60,000 fans are expected to support Celtic.
•Celtic aims to rebound after their recent defeat.

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1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic 'won't win derby with beautiful football' - Baur

What they're saying

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Martin O'Neill's side were knocked out of the League Cup last weekend following a 3-0 defeat to their Glasgow rivals at Ibrox. The sides meet again this weekend, this time in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park. Last week, Celtic had to handle a 50000 strong Ibrox crowd last weekend but this time round it will be a packed Parkhead with no Rangers fans.
— Yahoo Sports

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