It was a day that promised epic drama and storylines that would rage for days - which is exactly what Celtic vs Rangers delivered.
The Hoops knew a victory over their fierce rivals would all but seal Premiership title glory, with a six-point advantage with two games left and a better goal difference almost certainly too much for Rangers to overcome.
Matt O’Riley fired them ahead before a calamitous end to the half for John Lundstram had him score the decisive own goal and then get sent off. Brendan Rodgers’ men prevailed 2-1 winners and it means a point against either Kilmarnock at Rugby Park or at home to St Mirren on the final day of the season will really kickstart a title party.
From the far-east to Africa and around Europe, the world was watching as Celtic met Rangers for the fourth time this season. Here’s how the media circles of other nations to a derby like no other.
5. Voetbal (Netherlands)
"Celtic can only theoretically miss out on the Scottish league title. To keep the battle for top position exciting, Rangers FC had to strike in the lion's den on Saturday. Despite a goal from Cyriel Dessers, that would not work." Photo: Andrew Milligan
6. Sponichi (Japan)
"With only three games left in the league, Celtic are leading the table with a three-point difference over second-placed Rangers. This season, the two teams competing for the championship will finally clash. They also have a goal difference of +5 over Rangers, so if they lose by 3 points or more, they will fall to the top. If they win, they will be on the verge of winning their third straight championship, so this is a hot topic. In the Old Firm Derby, opposing supporters are currently not allowed to enter enemy territory. With the backing of a “perfect home” team, they launched a fierce attack from the start and scored the long-awaited opening goal in the 35th minute of the first half. MF O'Reilly made a flash with his left foot from slightly to the right of the penalty area. A blood-curdling shot with a low trajectory sailed right into the bottom right corner of the goal, giving them the lead." Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. L'Equipe (France)
"Celtic dominate Rangers and cruise to title in Scotland. Celtic Park roared in the 35th minute, when O'Riley, served at the entrance to the opposing area by his captain McGregor, struck down the Rangers goalkeeper with a surgical strike on the right. A few minutes later, the public erupted again when Rangers midfielder Lundstram doubled the lead, clumsily pushing a cross from Maeda (38th) into his cage. "A little cooled by the reduction of the gap from Dessers, with a header from close range (40th), the Celtic supporters were then able to breathe, with the exclusion of the same Lundstram, guilty of a dangerous tackle on Jonhston ( 45th+2). Celtic then pushed in vain to score a third goal, harvesting numerous chances, including a penalty, poorly taken by O'Riley (55th) and repelled by Butland." Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
8. Kicker (Germany)
"Lundstram's pitch-black day: Celtic's championship after victory in the Old Firm is just a formality. The Scottish championship seems to have been decided: Celtic Glasgow narrowly won a thrilling Old Firm with three match days to go. A Rangers player did his team a disservice twice. There are few places in the world where a derby is as explosive as in Glasgow, where football has always been a matter of faith - in the truest sense of the word. And when the most frequently played derby in Europe takes place two match days before the end and the two clubs are only separated by three points, explosiveness and excitement are guaranteed. Celtic went into the match at Celtic Park from pole position, from which a lot was expected, after all the Old Firm had ended spectacularly 3-3 a month earlier." Photo: Andrew Milligan