Rangers leapfrogged Celtic to move second in the Scottish Premiership with a compelling 4-1 win over lowly Aberdeen.
With leaders Hearts having won earlier, Danny Röhl’s side needed a response and delivered one. After a slow start, Rangers took control before half-time when Tochi Chukwuani broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, reacting to a rebound from Mikey Moore’s initial effort. The Spurs loanee dominated midfield and added a composed finish shortly after the break to underline Rangers’ control.
Aberdeen briefly threatened through Dennis Geiger, and they managed their first away goal of 2026 after a period of Rangers sloppiness at the back, but their hopes were short-lived. Ten minutes later, with Aberdeen defenders static from the second phase of a set-piece, Nicolas Raskin lashed a strike inside the far post to restore a two-goal cushion. James Tavernier then curled a sumptuous free-kick beyond Dimitar Mitov late on to complete the scoring and seal a confident victory.
Rangers extended their unbeaten league run to 14 games and have picked up more points than any other side since Christmas, positioning themselves strongly in a close title race.
Röhl on the performance and run-in
Rangers head coach Danny Röhl told Sky Sports that both the result and the quality of the performance were pleasing. He praised the team’s dominance, aggression in ball-winning situations and the balance between results and attractive play. Röhl emphasised the importance of maintaining focus with “seven games to go, seven finals,” and underlined his trust in a squad he said now boasts around 24 fit, available players — crediting the medical team for the depth at this stage of the season. He added that while he values clean sheets, seeing four goals was “fantastic,” and stressed the need for players to return healthy from the international break and keep producing 100 per cent performances.
Robinson on Aberdeen’s issues
Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson admitted his side conceded “poor” goals and did not make Rangers work enough for theirs. He warned that defensive frailties have been a recurring issue this season and said the club is in a relegation fight that requires everyone — staff, players and supporters — to stick together and respond. Robinson accepted responsibility, calling for collective improvement and promising to use the upcoming break to work on problems ahead of a big game against St Mirren.
What it means
The win keeps Rangers in the title mix and builds momentum heading into the final stretch of the campaign. Aberdeen must find defensive solutions quickly if they are to move away from danger. Upcoming fixtures will be crucial for both clubs as the season reaches its decisive phase.