Jude Bellingham insists Rangers have no equal as 20 global superstars bathe in the Blue Sea of Ibrox

Celtic and Rangers are seen as two of the biggest clubs on the face of the planet, with fans from all corners of the globe hoping to catch a glimpse of Glasgow's big two in the flesh.

Parkhead diehards will tell you that nothing comes close to a European night under the lights in the city's East-End, with the club enjoying memorable triumphs against the likes of AC Milan, Barcelona - and most recently RB Leipzig in the last 17 years.

But on the other side of the divide, Gers followers will claim that Ibrox's atmosphere when the big guns are in town is unrivalled, and can point to the warm words shared about Ibrox by some of the biggest and best players to have graced the game in years gone by. Record Sport has gone back through the archives to find 20 of the most famous quotes about the famous old ground.

Gianluigi Buffon

"Anfield, in Liverpool, that was one of the few stadiums - along with Rangers in Glasgow and Fenerbahce in Istanbul - where there was such commotion for the first 15-20 minutes that I had trouble concentrating."

Jude Bellingham

"It was brilliant to play here of course, it’s a brilliant atmosphere, a good team, a good test."

Sami Khedira

"My first (Champions League) game was away at Glasgow Rangers and it was phenomenal.

"To this day it was the game with the most impressive atmosphere I have ever experienced.

"I immediately thought... 'this is very special indeed.'

"It had a unique atmosphere, you feel like the whole world is watching and I have loved the competition ever since."

Victor Valdes

"Celtic create a great atmosphere home and away but I still think the most intimidating stadium I have played in was when we played Rangers.

“There must be something about the city of Glasgow