Rangers, Hearts Play to Goalless Draw

Rangers opened the new Scottish Premiership season with a 0-0 draw against Hearts at Tynecastle, a match that highlighted the team's ongoing rebuilding phase under manager Philippe Clement. Despite the lack of new signings in the starting line-up, Connor Barron made a notable debut for Rangers, while Hearts had a strong performance with 18 shots compared to Rangers' nine. Both teams struck the woodwork, with Yan Dhanda hitting the bar for Hearts and Cyriel Dessers doing the same for Rangers. Goalkeepers Jack Butland and Zander Clarke were instrumental in keeping the match scoreless, producing several key saves. Clement acknowledged the squad's need for improvement, especially as they prepare for a Champions League qualifying match against Dynamo Kyiv. The draw leaves Rangers trailing behind their title rivals, Celtic, who are set to begin their title defense soon.