Celtic head to Hampden this Saturday high in spirits after securing their third successive Scottish Premiership title last week.
Unlike their opponents who seem to be in dismay at the moment, the Hoops have every right to feel confident for the match; Brendan Rodgers knows how to beat Rangers and this campaign, the Ibrox club has managed just one point out of 12 in Glasgow derbies.
Circumstances can prove extraordinary in cup finals but on paper, the Bhoys should have enough to deal another bitter blow to their city rivals.
Despite being favourites, though, former Celtic defender Johan Mjallby thinks his old side doesn’t have any pressure on their shoulders for the game. Instead, the Swede reckons it is Rangers whom the strain is on.
He said: [PLZ Soccer] “Celtic probably have more of the momentum coming into the final if you look at the results during this season between the two (Celtic and Rangers).
“The last two months, they’ve really hit top form. When it mattered, they’ve played their best football.
“The pressure is probably on Rangers. They need to get the tactics right to feel that they have a chance to win the final.”
A double lies in store for the winner of the Scottish Cup and although they would be disheartened to lose the final, Celtic can look back on this season fondly regardless.
It didn’t look likely at certain junctures, but they buckled down and played well at the perfect time to bring the title back to Parkhead.
