Nico Raskin and Callum McGregor clashed in an angry exchange at half time in the match between Rangers and Celtic.
The pair were involved in an off-the-ball confrontation as the whistle went for the break at Ibrox.
McGregor had kicked the ball before Raskin - who was captaining Rangers in the absence of James Tavernier and Jack Butland - bumped into him having been closing down the Celtic skipper.
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The Celtic captain then held onto Raskin and exchanged words with his rival midfielder as he smirked.
Unimpressed, Raskin the took hold of McGregor's jersey as he responded to the Celtic midfielder's actions.
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Vaclav Cerny was quickly on the scene to try and drag Raskin away from the situation but the Belgian was undeterred as he looked visibly furious.
Referee Don Robertson then stepped in as he showed Raskin a caution for his involvement. McGregor - who was already on a booking - was not cautioned over the flashpoint.
Raskin was aggrieved to be punished over the fallout as he could be seen in passionate discussion with Robertson as he walked off the pitch for half time.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement demanded Raskin calm down after the booking but could also be seen making his feelings clear to Robertson before heading down the tunnel.
