The massive screens at Hampden had been emblazoned with a message which heralded Rangers within the wake of their Scottish Cup semi-final triumph.
However Celtic know they're nonetheless in line for their very own day of celebration in the event that they end with a flourish within the race to regain the Scottish Premiership title.
The present six-point lead is not uncatchable however they're in an enviable place.
With 5 video games remaining it is benefit to Ange Postecoglou 's aspect over their nice rivals.
The factors tally coupled with a big 19-goal benefit makes them red-hot favourites to safe successful many marked as unlikely in the beginning of the season.
Report Sport runs the foundations over the permutations between now and the top of the season.
What's the earliest date Celtic can win the league?
The league leaders may very well be solely 12 days away from sealing league title glory if outcomes go their method over the subsequent two SPFL matchdays.
Ought to Rangers fail to win in opposition to Motherwell and Celtic defeat Ross County then it will be all eyes on Parkhead in a league decider on Might 1.
A draw at Fir Park for Gio van Bronckhorst's aspect coupled with a win in Dingwall would see the hole stretch to eight factors with solely 12 nonetheless up for grabs.
That would depart Celtic figuring out a win over Rangers will result in a mammoth social gathering in Glasgow's east finish and safe the title.
What occurs if Rangers defeat Celtic?
Rather a lot is dependent upon how matchday 34 performs out – these being the primary put up break up fixtures in opposition to Motherwell and Ross County respectively – however a win at Celtic Park the next week could have Rangers believing they'll take Celtic right down to the wire.
The objective distinction is stark and it will take a staggering run of outcomes for the blue half of the town to overturn it between now and the top of the season.
However regardless of being up in opposition to it, Rangers know in the event that they win their subsequent two league fixtures they'll, at worst, be solely three factors behind Celtic with three video games remaining.
Kris Boyd, Michael Stewart and a number of others reckon the sport is up however there would seemingly be a rethink if the subsequent couple of weeks swing in favour of the Ibrox aspect.
What if Celtic keep away from defeat to Rangers?
Postecoglou's method of enjoying is not about settling for some extent however a stalemate at Celtic Park will seemingly be pivotal.
Factoring within the objective distinction, Celtic would seemingly have to drop factors in three of their different 4 ultimate league video games coupled with Rangers profitable out.
A win over Ross County and a draw with Rangers would imply a victory over Hearts on Saturday, Might 7 leaves Rangers needing to defeat Dundee United 24 hours later.
A tall job for the defending champions and even a win at Celtic Park might properly see them needing a few of the added drama which served them so properly in 2003 and 2005.
Helicopter time?
Except issues go badly mistaken for a Celtic crew who've received 23 of their final 26 video games then they'll, at worst, be ready that sees them needing a win in opposition to Motherwell to seal the league title on the ultimate day of the season.
When you provided Rangers the possibility to take it to the ultimate day of the season proper now then that will seemingly show tempting.
They journey to Tynecastle on matchday 38 - simply seven days out from the Scottish Cup Closing in opposition to the identical opponent.
However a overcome the Jambos at Hampden would pale compared to see the SPFL's helicopter hovering over the capital metropolis if an unlikely comeback is secured.
The ultimate countdown
Listed below are the ultimate 5 fixtures for each groups competing for the Scottish Premiership title.
Celtic know profitable their first three video games after the break up will see them champions, no matter what Rangers do of their video games in opposition to Motherwell and Dundee United.
Rangers fixtures
Motherwell (A)
Celtic (A)
Dundee United (H)
Ross County (H)
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Hearts (A)
Celtic fixtures
Ross County (A)
Rangers (H)
Hearts (H)
Dundee United (A)
Motherwell (H)