JUST IN: Celtic boss blasts back at Philippe Clement’s mockery following defeat from Borussia Dortmund.

In a fresh wave of Old Firm rivalry, Rangers manager Philippe Clement couldn’t resist taking a jab at

Celtic following their recent European disappointment. After Celtic suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of

Borussia Dortmund, Clement’s comments have added fuel to the fiery rivalry between Glasgow’s football giants.

Celtic’s loss to Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League came as a significant blow,

with the Hoops failing to keep pace with the German side, who handed them a resounding defeat.

The result left many Celtic fans frustrated,

while Rangers supporters found it as an opportunity to revel in their rival’s misfortune.

Speaking to the media after his side’s impressive domestic performance,

Clement took the chance to offer his thoughts on Celtic’s European campaign.

With a grin, he remarked, “It’s always tough playing in Europe, especially against the big boys.

Some teams aren’t quite built for it, but we’re focused on our own game.”

His comments were clearly aimed at Celtic’s struggles in Europe, and the timing couldn’t have been more deliberate.

While Celtic’s domestic dominance under Brendan Rodgers has been noteworthy,

their shortcomings in European competitions have become a sticking point for the club and its fans.

Clement’s remarks not only highlighted this but subtly suggested that Rangers, under his leadership,

are better equipped for the European stage.

This is not the first time the Rangers boss has made bold comments regarding the Old Firm rivalry.

Since taking charge at Ibrox, Clement has been vocal about his ambition to restore

Rangers to the top of Scottish football, and his remarks reflect a growing confidence in his squad’s abilities.

The rivalry between Celtic and Rangers, which dates back well over a century,

has always extended beyond the football pitch, with every win or loss magnified by the intensity of the competition.

Clement’s comments are sure to add further excitement to the upcoming Old Firm fixtures,

with both sets of fans eagerly anticipating the next showdown.

For Celtic, the Dortmund loss will serve as a reminder of the challenges they face in Europe.

For Rangers, it’s another moment to seize upon, as Clement and his side look to build on their domestic form and

potentially make their own mark in European competition.

As the Scottish Premiership title race heats up, one thing is certain: the battle for supremacy in

Glasgow is far from over, and Clement’s latest dig will only intensify the fierce competition between the two clubs.