How Old Firm cup tie could provide Premiership momentum

"Whoever wins this one will probably get that wee bit more confidence to go on and push on. I do think that has a big factor in what's going to happen. You could flip it and say, 'is it going to take a wee bit of confidence away because you've potentially knocked your biggest rival out to go and get a trophy? So, you're going to potentially get a trophy, so are you going to focus a wee bit on that as well?'"

"It can actually go in two different directions that way, but I think the whole league situation is just exciting and incredible. That takes a lot of your focus, where the other team can then pack that away because they can't do anything about it anymore and then focus on the league."

Rangers and Celtic face off in a Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox with significant implications for both clubs. The match occurs amid an intense four-way title race for the Scottish Premiership, making this competition a secondary but valuable objective. Victory offers the winner confidence heading into the final stretch of the season and a potential trophy to conclude the campaign at Hampden. Former Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands highlights how success in this cup tie could provide psychological momentum in the title race, though it may also distract the winning team's focus. The outcome carries dual significance: immediate progression to the semi-finals and potential psychological advantage in the ongoing league competition.

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