Aberdeen's Stephen Robinson seeks Hampden semi-final upset against Rangers' Derek McInnes

Under-pressure Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson heads to Hampden Park on Saturday with a strong personal record in Scottish Cup semi-finals, but faces a Rangers side led by Derek McInnes that has found form. Robinson has won his last three semi-final appearances at the national stadium, a run that offers hope to Dons supporters despite a difficult league campaign. Aberdeen sit ninth in the Scottish Premiership, while Rangers are challenging for the title, making the Glasgow club clear favourites. The match is a repeat of the 2019 League Cup final, which Aberdeen lost 1-0, and McInnes—who previously managed Aberdeen—knows the pressure his old club is under. With a place in the final at stake, the tie could define Robinson's tenure and provide a rare bright spot in a frustrating season for the Pittodrie side. A shock win would reignite belief in the north-east; defeat may intensify calls for change.