Aberdeen and Celtic secured their places in the next round of the Scottish Cup with decisive wins in their respective fifth-round ties. The results keep both clubs on track for silverware this season, a crucial objective for their fanbases and management.

For Celtic, the victory maintains their pursuit of a domestic treble, a familiar target under recent managers. Aberdeen’s progression offers a chance to salvage a challenging campaign and potentially secure European football. The draw for the fifth round now pairs these giants with other hopefuls.

The focus now shifts to the upcoming fixture list and potential cup upsets. With the Scottish Cup known for its unpredictable nature, the draw sets up intriguing matchups as the competition intensifies towards the final at Hampden Park.