Before visiting FC Porto for the Europa League, Rangers took advantage of the draw between Hearts and Celtic to get closer to the top of the Scottish championship. On Sunday afternoon, on matchday 23, Rangers won against Dundee (3-0), without striker Chermiti in the squad. The score was unlocked in the 48th minute, thanks to the penalty converted by captain James Tavernier (48 minutes), with Brazilian Danilo Pereira (90+1m) and Frenchman Djeidi Gassama (90+4m) coming off the bench to end the fight. Thus, Rangers reached 47 points, four behind the Rangers leader. On Thursday (8pm), the Scots visit FC Porto in the eighth and final round of the league phase of the Europa League. Rangers no longer have the possibility of reaching the play-offs, while FC Porto are looking to qualify directly for the “eighth”. As for Dundee, they suffer their second consecutive defeat in the championship, remaining in ninth place with 22 points, 11 away from the places that allow them to compete for the title of champion. Eight straight wins for Rangers 👏 pic.twitter.com/aMGxzVYbal — SPFL (@spfl) January 25, 2026 Also this Sunday, Hearts and Celtic drew 2-2, with striker Cláudio Braga starting and scoring his 13th goal of the season, scoring in the 87th minute (2-2). Celtic were ahead with goals in the 7th and 62nd minutes, but the hosts restored equality in the 48th and 87th minutes. Thus, Hearts lead alone, with 51 points, while Celtic are third, with 45 points. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/c7XL3esdVn — Heart of Midlothian FC (@JamTarts) January 25, 2026 The points shared after a breathless game in Gorgie 🤝 pic.twitter.com/8IexczyTHQ — SPFL (@spfl) January 25, 2026
