This weekend, Rangers and Celtic are set to compete in the Premier Sports Cup, with both clubs eyeing a coveted spot at Hampden. Celtic has already secured their place in next month’s final, delivering an impressive 6-0 victory over Aberdeen, who entered the match unbeaten in domestic competition. Key contributions came from Kyogo and Daizen Maeda, who scored a hat-trick, along with goals from Cameron Carter-Vickers and Nicolas Kuhn, marking a memorable triumph for the Hoops.
Meanwhile, Rangers await the outcome of their match against Motherwell to see if they can join Celtic in the December final. Celtic also has crucial fixtures ahead, facing RB Leipzig in the Champions League and Olympiacos in the Europa League. In other news, Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray, a lifelong Celtic supporter, expressed his excitement about playing at Ibrox in the Europa League, saying, “The chance to play at Ibrox is a special thing, and I can’t wait for it.”
On the other hand, Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin acknowledged the lessons to be learned from their defeat to Celtic. He emphasized the importance of adapting to the challenges posed by top teams, stating, “If you want to be a team like Celtic who play in European matches, we have to get used to this environment.”