8 of the best Celtic vs Rangers pictures as Reo Hatate optical illusion comes amid fire and noise

It was billed as a defining moment in the race for the Premiership title and Celtic supporters will be feeling confident the morning after the night before.

A dazzling brace from Reo Hatate was followed by a strike from Liel Abada to fire Celtic into a 3-0 lead at the break.

Gio van Bronckhorst stated his side improved after the interval, however, the game was gone for a team who have been unseated atop the Premiership.

What comes next remains to be seen but both teams know they are now in a 14-game fight to the finish line.

Celtic took advantage of no away fans as their support roared them from first minute to last as they landed their first telling blow on their biggest rivals since 2019.

Hatate's second goal, the pick of the night, was captured from behind and the whip he managed to get on his strike to move it around Connor Goldson is illustrated as he left Rangers keeper Allan McGregor reeling.

That classic picture wasn't the only gem on a night of high drama as flares and smoke bombs filled the night sky and the much maligned 'disco lights' continue to enjoy a renaissance.

And referee Bobby Madden had a moment where he had to lay down the law, as he told Gio van Bronckhorst to quiet amid complaints the ball boys were at the wind-up.

But it was Celtic who Hooped it up at the final whistle as Oasis' 'Roll With It' blared out over the PA, a favourite during the 1997/98 season when Wim Jansen stopped the 10.

That throwback was lapped up by the home fans who sense their team are capable of taking advantage on their brilliant run of form after taking charge at the top of the table.

Skipper Callum McGregor knows it was a vital win but he isn't getting ahead of himself.

Spekaing to Sky Sports, he said: “The crowd were