Celtic advances to Scottish Cup final, Rodgers nears history with potential treble

Brendan Rodgers is aiming to make history by becoming the first Celtic manager to win three domestic trebles, following an emphatic 5-0 win over St Johnstone that secured Celtic's place in the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen. The victory, marked by a flurry of first-half goals from Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda, Adam Idah, and Jota, puts Celtic on the brink of a sixth treble in recent years and a potential record ninth overall for the club. Rodgers acknowledged the personal motivation in reaching this milestone but emphasized his focus on the collective effort, club values, and the importance of winning for Celtic's supporters. He praised captain Callum McGregor for his leadership and tactical influence, noting his critical role in the team's success. With the league title nearly secured and one more cup final ahead, Rodgers is concentrating on maintaining the team's strong form to complete what could be a historic season. The decisive response to a recent defeat by St Johnstone demonstrated the squad's ambition and resilience.