Jordan Campbell exclaimed in disbelief that Rangers and Celtic are finally poised to clash in their first Scottish Cup final together since 2002, labeling the upcoming event as “insane”.

Expressing his astonishment on X, The Athletic journalist noted the surprising fact that the two Glasgow rivals have not faced off in a Scottish Cup final for over two decades.

Rangers solidified their spot in the championship match at Hampden Park following a 2-0 victory over Hearts on Sunday, April 21, courtesy of two goals by Cyriel Dessers.

Delving into the historical records of previous finals, he remarked, “This will mark the first Rangers-Celtic encounter in a Scottish Cup final since the 2001-02 season. It’s truly unbelievable. I keep revisiting the records to verify if I’ve missed any year, but nope.”

The anticipation is now amplified with a 22-year interval since the last Old Firm Scottish Cup final, intensifying excitement in the buildup to the grand finale on May 25. With memories of the thrilling 2002 showdown, which ended with a 3-2 victory thanks to a 90th-minute goal by Peter Lovenkrands, Rangers supporters are once again envisioning glory.

Recalling the recent clash between Rangers and Celtic on April 7, where the teams exchanged late equalizers at Ibrox, the justified anticipation for the upcoming final is brimming. The sensational efforts of Abdallah Sima and Rabbi Matondo inspired Rangers in their quest to surpass Celtic in the Scottish Premiership standings. However, Philippe Clement’s squad failed to capitalize on the opportunity and experienced setbacks in subsequent matches.

Despite setbacks against Ross County and a draw with Dundee threatening to derail their title aspirations, Rangers’ triumph over Hearts and the prospect of facing their archrivals in the final provide the perfect chance for Clement’s side to reignite their pursuit of the Premiership crown.