Rangers unable to achieve victory in the Scottish Cup final 2024

As the Scottish Cup final between Rangers and Celtic approaches on Saturday, May 25, the stakes are high for both Old Firm rivals.

Under the leadership of Philippe Clement, Rangers are seeking to secure their first trophy of the season. Despite a challenging campaign and a tightly contested Scottish Premiership title race, Clement’s squad aims to end the season on a high note by winning the Scottish Cup.

Celtic’s dominance has been evident, with the Hoops dropping just two points in their league encounters with Rangers, including a 3-3 draw at Ibrox in April.

However, Rangers have shown resilience and are motivated to change their fortunes against their fiercest rivals. The Rangers’ 1-0 defeat to Celtic in a previous encounter, under Michael Beale’s management, was a setback, but Clement has since brought renewed hope to the squad.

Adding to the anticipation, Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers recently fueled the rivalry by mocking Rangers after Celtic were crowned league champions. In a video shared on social media, Carter-Vickers taunted, “Unlucky Rangers, three in a row,” referring to Celtic’s consecutive league titles.

This remark has undoubtedly provided extra motivation for the Rangers squad as they prepare for the final.

Clement, who already faced criticism for not defeating Celtic during his first season, sees this match as a crucial opportunity. Despite setbacks, including John Lundstram’s first-half red card in their last Old Firm clash, Rangers showed resilience by holding out against a one-man advantage. This performance can inspire confidence as they head into the final.

Victory in the Scottish Cup final would not only provide silverware for Rangers but also serve as a significant morale booster ahead of a likely summer rebuild. The club aims to address various squad issues during the transfer market to strengthen their position for the next season.

In other developments, Michael Stewart’s comments on BBC Sportsound highlight the potential changes and transfers that could reshape Rangers’ squad during the off-season, emphasizing the importance of a strong finish to the current campaign.

The upcoming final offers Rangers a chance to end the season on a positive note, with the added incentive of proving Carter-Vickers wrong and asserting their strength in Scottish football.