Sat May 24 13:20:00 UTC 2025: **Aberdeen Seek Cup Upset Against Treble-Chasing Celtic in Scottish FA Cup Final**

**Hampden Park, Glasgow** – Aberdeen will face Celtic at Hampden Park on Saturday in the Scottish FA Cup final, hoping to salvage their season and end a decade-long trophy drought. The Dons, smarting from a recent slump that saw them drop to fifth in the Scottish Premiership and miss out on Europa League qualification, are looking to pull off a major upset against the dominant Celtic side.

Aberdeen’s path to the final included wins over Elgin City, Dunfermline, Queen’s Park, and Hearts. However, their recent form against Celtic is concerning, having lost four of their five encounters this season, including two 5-1 defeats. A win would secure an automatic Europa League spot.

Celtic, under manager Brendan Rodgers, are aiming for a historic sixth domestic treble in the last nine seasons, having already secured the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup titles. Despite a few late-season stumbles, the Bhoys have bounced back with an undefeated run of seven games, including a 5-0 semi-final victory over St. Johnstone.

Aberdeen will be without key players Ester Sokler, Sivert Heltne Nilsen, and Vicente Besuijen due to injury. Celtic will be missing Reo Hatate and Jota.

Despite Aberdeen’s determination, Celtic’s dominance in previous encounters makes them clear favorites to lift the trophy. Rodgers has never lost a Scottish FA Cup match in his managerial career, and Celtic boasts a record 42 Scottish FA Cup wins.

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