World media reacts as Rangers 'worst nightmare' strikes again and Celtic lay down the derby law

It's a game that usually attracts eyeballs all over the world and the final Old Firm clash of 2023 was no exception.

There were goals, red cards, VAR melodrama and everything we've come to expect for the global media to sink their teeth into as Celtic downed Rangers in the final derby of 2023. It's advantage to the Hoops in the title race once again after Brendan Rodgers and his team conjured a big performance when they needed it most to swing the momentum back in their favour. And it was a sore one to take for Gers who tasted defeat for the first time since Philippe Clement took the reins from Michael Beale.

Paulo Bernardo and Kyogo were the heroes on the day with a pair of cracking strikes and Leon Balogun's late red card left Gers with too much to do. James Tavernier threatened to make a late game of it but it was too little, too late as the defending champions surged eight points clear...albeit having played two games more than their rivals. It's still well and truly game on as far as the title race is concerned but it's becoming a battle for the ages this season.

And the world knows it after the latest fiery showdown. Here's a slice of the headlines and reaction.

The view from Spain focuses on matchwinner Kyogo who reinforced his status as Rangers' 'worst nightmare.' Here's the verdict from Marca who also highlighted Gers' barren recent derby record in the league.

"The 'Old Firm' has become a Celtic preserve. The 438th edition also fell on their side (2-1). Rangers have only won one of their last nine meetings. A victory that can have incalculable value in the 'head-to-head' they maintain to win the League. Celtic are outstanding leaders. They lead Rangers by eight points with two more derby. The team led by