Bobby Madden gets out rule book as ‘massive’ Rangers controversy vs Celtic rumbles on

Former Scottish Premiership referee Bobby Madden has analyzed a controversial decision from Sunday's Old Firm derby, where Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez avoided a second yellow card. Celtic supporters and players believed Fernandez should have been sent off for a challenge on Benjamin Nygren, having already been booked for a foul on Camilo Duran. Referee John Beaton did not award a free-kick for the incident, and Rangers went on to win the match 1-0 at Celtic Park.

Madden explained that the challenge stopped a promising attack, which under the laws of the game constitutes unsporting behavior and warrants a yellow card. He noted that VAR is unable to intervene in second yellow card decisions. The victory for Rangers was secured via a first-half goal from Ryan Naderi, despite the ongoing debate surrounding Fernandez's reprieve.