This weekend, football fans will be eagerly watching as Rangers and Celtic compete in the Premier Sports Cup with the hopes of securing a coveted spot in the showpiece final at Hampden.
Celtic have already booked their place in the final with an impressive 6-0 victory over Aberdeen. The Dons, who had been unbeaten domestically prior to the match, were left stunned by Kyogo, Daizen Maeda, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Nicolas Kuhn who all found the back of the net to ensure a memorable win for the Hoops.
On the other hand, Rangers will be facing Motherwell in a crucial match to determine their place in the final come December. Meanwhile, Celtic’s upcoming fixtures include tough challenges against RB Leipzig in the Champions League and Olympiacos in the Europa League.
In other news, Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray expressed his excitement about facing Rangers in the Europa League, despite growing up as a Celtic fan. Gray is looking forward to testing himself at Ibrox and is eager to experience the atmosphere of such a high-stakes match.
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin, on the other hand, has humbly acknowledged Celtic’s superiority following their defeat. Thelin has received praise for his team’s early unbeaten run and discussions of a potential title challenge, but the loss against Celtic has shown the team the level they need to reach to compete at the highest level.
Thelin emphasized the importance of not seeking excuses but rather learning from Celtic and striving to improve. He stressed the need for Aberdeen to adapt to the demanding environment of cup games and European matches, highlighting the steps they need to take to progress and be successful in the future.
