Rabbi Matondo explains Rangers celebration with Philippe Clement as Celtic stunner comes with De Bruyne inspiration
dailyrecord.co.ukRabbi Matondo revealed his Old Firm leveller was right out of the Kevin de Bruyne textbook.The winger kept Rangers’ title charge on course with an added-time wonder goal.
And Matondo revealed he told boss Philippe Clement he’d produce a carbon copy of the Manchester City superstar’s pearler against Crystal Palace 24 hours earlier, before the thrilling 3-3 draw.He was as good as his word, climbing off the bench midway through the second half to smash home the biggest goal of his career.
With Celtic leading 3-2 deep into added time and on course to wrestle the title initiative back off the Ibrox side, Matondo cut in off the left flank and unleashed a stunning strike high across Joe Hart into the top corner.
The similarities with De Bruyne’s strike against Crystal Palace just 24 hours earlier were uncanny and Matondo made a beeline for his boss as soon as the net bulged.He revealed: “I ran over to the manager because before the game we were speaking and he asked me if I saw Kevin De Bruyne’s goal.
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