Celtic Prepared for Scottish Cup Final Against Resilient Aberdeen

GLASGOW, Scotland – Celtic will face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup Final on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Hampden Park. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM BST. Celtic, the reigning champions, aim for a sixth domestic treble in nine years, while Aberdeen seeks its first cup victory since 1990.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor expressed confidence, stating, “We know anything can happen on cup final day. We have to guard against that. We have a nice template and we want to dominate and be the aggressor.” He highlighted the importance of their strong performance, saying, “It’s about what we can do as a team. If we perform, we have a good chance.”

Aberdeen goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the one-off nature of cup finals. “It’s 11 vs. 11. Anything can happen. We just need to follow it up with a good performance for ourselves, our club, and our supporters,” he said.

Former Celtic and Aberdeen midfielder Scott Brown suggested that Aberdeen’s success hinges on their aggression, saying, “They can’t be passive. If they keep losing the ball, they’ll drain their fans and they will sit deeper.”

Jimmy Thelin, Aberdeen’s manager, is hopeful of pulling off an upset. Aberdeen has struggled in recent matches, losing their last four, but they secured a spot in the final after defeating Hearts in the semi-finals.

Celtic’s Daizen Maeda has been a standout performer in the cup, scoring seven goals so far, making him a key player to watch. Previously, Maeda has scored against Aberdeen in their previous encounters this season.

Previous cup final history favors Celtic, having defeated Aberdeen in their last three cup clashes. However, former Aberdeen defender Willie Miller noted the unpredictability of cup finals, saying, “It’s a huge event for both sides. Anything can happen. If Aberdeen can bring their A-game and Celtic are off it a little bit, they’ve got players that can take advantage of that.”

The excitement builds as fans anticipate this clash, with promises of a strong atmosphere at Hampden Park.