Celtic face Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final.
Celtic and Rangers both won their semi-final matches at the weekend to set up a titanic Scottish League Cup final.
But can Rangers finally sink Celtic’s all-conquering behemoth?
On the face of it, Rangers have the talent to do so. They are neck and neck with their rivals in the league and there is little to choose between them.
Celtic won the Old Firm game earlier in the season, as well as a crucial match last season, but Rangers have two victories over Celtic to their name in the past 12 months too.
This one won’t be easy to call, and that’s why the mindset of the Celtic team is so important.
Rangers want this. They haven’t won a trophy since they were promoted in 2016 and this is their first final.
But if anyone thinks Rangers are simply ‘happy to be there’ they are mistaken, Steven Gerrard’s side will be devastated with a loss.
Celtic need to think this way too. This is a big test for them.
Last year’s final against Aberdeen was a procession for Celtic, it was easy.
They need to lift their game to another level to see off Rangers, they won’t be able to win it on cruise control.
Celtic clearly have the talent to match Rangers, but their desire will be key on the day.
Do Neil Lennon’s side have the same level of motivation as Rangers?
The Celtic manager won’t let his players underestimate the challenge, or the size of the occasion.
If they rise to it, Celtic will keep up their immaculate trophy record.
But anything less than 100 per cent and Rangers will catch them cold.
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