Ange Postecoglou blown away by Celtic in Rangers 'first test' as thrilled boss offers Kyogo injury latest

Ange Postecoglou didn't necessarily agree that this was Celtic 's first real test of the season, but they passed it with flying colours.

Another first half derby blitz had Rangers on the canvas at Parkhead for the second time this year. And the champions went on to make it 4-0 after the break to move five points clear at the top of the Premiership table before welcoming Real Madrid to Glasgow on Tuesday. to kick off their Champions League campaign.

The writing was on the wall when Liel Abada fired them in front after just eight minutes. Jota added a sumptuous second before Abada popped up in the box once again to fire in a third shortly before half time, just as he did back in February the last time Celtic ran riot against their rivals. The Gers simply couldn't live with Celtic's tempo and intensity, although were guilty of switching off at crucial moments, for which they were ruthlessly punished.

And Postecoglou was delighted with how his team responded to this particular test, although he believes his side had perhaps make their games up until now look easy, rather than that actually being the case. He said: "Brilliant on both counts [performance and result]. We knew it would be a big challenge for us today. They're a good side and have proven they're a good side.

'But we've been really good. Since the season started. we've gotten stronger every week and it was a really dominant performance. Everything impressed me. It's a big occasion and we know what's at stake.

"People had suggested we've had an easy run in terms of games so far and I know it seems that way, but if this was going to be our first test it was about how we handled it. And we handled it really well. Our press was just outstanding and we really