Mike Slater

Tue 15 March 2022 12:15, UK

Rangers cruised past Dundee on Sunday with goals from Connor Goldson, James Tavernier and Fashion Sakala setting up an exciting Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic.

Rangers put in a good performance as the current Scottish champions made it a fourth win in a row in all competitions.

The cup semi-final in mid-April will be massive for both teams’ quest for another domestic trophy, with James McFadden and Jackie McNamara reacting live on BBC Sportscene.   

McNamara started the reaction, insisting that it is an exciting draw for everyone involved in the competition.

“I think it’s a good draw, an exciting draw,” he said.

McFadden responded and admitted that the Hoops may go into this one in better form as things stand right now.

“Celtic are on this long run with only one draw this year which suggests they go into it with better form, but Rangers have had some unbelievable results and performances in Europe and I expect that to continue so they’ll get a lift from that.”

McNamara added Rangers will get “a real shot in the arm from the Dortmund games and the performances as well.”

Showdown.

Rangers have to play Celtic at Ibrox before the cup game where Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side will look to atone for a poor performance and convincing loss at Celtic Park.

The Cup draw has provided this mouth-watering tie and Rangers will definitely take momentum and confidence from their Europa League success as barring any hitches away at Red Star Belgrade, the Scottish champions will be in the hat for the Europa League quarter-final draw.

Aaron Ramsey will be looking to build on his performance against Dundee which saw him play 79 minutes.

If Ramsey can build a run of games together, the Welsh international could be integral for Rangers and whether they can ultimately beat Celtic in the semi-final and stop them from regaining the Scottish title.

In other Rangers news, this BBC pundit was left ‘screaming’ after major transfer development at Ibrox