(Credit: Imago)

Rangers player ratings v Celtic: Cyriel Dessers horrible, Nico Raskin amazing

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16 Mar 2025, 9:02 am

Rangers pulled off a dramatic win against Celtic at Parkhead on 16 March in the Old Firm derby.

Nico Raskin and Mohammed Diomande scored in the first half to ensure the visitors took a 2-0 lead at the break.

Celtic then equalised in the second half but Hamza Igamane had the last laugh, scoring a late winner to ensure his side won 3-2.

Rangers attacker Hamza Igamane (Credit: Imago)

Here are our player ratings from the game:

Jack Butland - 4

Made a terrible mistake with his distribution that gave Celtic a way back into the game.

James Tavernier - 6

Did well to set up Raskin's goal but his frailties were exposed at the other end when Maeda equalised.

Dujon Sterling - 6

Made an exceptional clearance off the line but was to be blamed for Celtic's opener as well.

John Soutar - 7

Had a decent game and was one of the better players for Rangers.

Rangers defender John Souttar. (Credit: Imago)

Leon Balogun - 6

Did look a tad nervy initially but got better as the game progressed before he had to be taken off early in the second half.

Ridvan Yilmaz - 5

Did not offer too much in the final third and made a few mistakes defensively as well.

Connor Barron - 5

Definitely was to blame for Celtic's second as he could've done a lot more to prevent them from equalising.

Nico Raskin - 9

A truly Man of the Match performance as he scored and assisted and seemed to be one of a handful of Rangers players willing to fight for it right until the end.

Mohammed Diomande - 8

A solid display in the middle of the park as he didn't just do his midfield duties exceptionally but also found the back of the net.

Vaclav Cerny - 5

Had a glorious chance to score in the first half but took too long to have a crack at goal.

Cyriel Dessers - 3

Was anonymous for most of the game and when he had the ball, he made some questionable decisions with his passing, completing just 8 per Sofascore.

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers. (Credit: Imago)

Subs

Robin Propper - 3

Was nowhere to be seen for Celtic's second goal in what was a less than impressive cameo off the bench.

Ianis Hagi - 4

Was highly ineffective after coming off the bench.

Clinton Nsiala - 5

Didn't have too much time to really make an impression but no glaring errors.

Hamza Igamane - 7

Scored an absolute worldie off the bench and justified Ferguson's decision to bring him on.

Tom Lawrence - N/A

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Barry Ferguson

Hamza Igmane