NOT everything has gone to plan so far in the Russell Martin era at Rangers.
But its finest moment yet could be just around the corner IF the Light Blues can make it to the Champions League.
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Rangers have already come through two qualifying rounds, seeing-off Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen.
Now, what is undoubtedly the biggest challenge yet awaits the Gers as Belgian giants Club Brugge come next.
The sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in a friendly at Ibrox just over a month ago.
This time, it’s VERY real.
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It’s the Champions League play-off round, the final hurdle participating teams must negotiate to reach the promised land – the competition‘s league phase.
As was the case in the previous two rounds, it’s Ibrox up first before the return leg on the continent next week.
With murmurs of discontent over domestic results and performances, reaching the Champions League would be a HUGE deal for Rangers and Martin.
SunSport has all you need to know ahead of the gargantuan showdown.
When does Rangers vs Club Brugge kick off?
- Rangers face Club Brugge TONIGHT, 19 August
- It’s the first leg of the sides’ Champions League play-off round clash
- The winner will advance to the Champions League league phase
- The match is taking place at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow
- Rangers vs Club Brugge kicks-off at 8pm UK time
- Francois Letexier from France is the referee with fellow Frenchman Willy Delajod leading the VAR operation
Is Rangers vs Club Brugge on TV? Can I live stream it?
- Rangers vs Club Brugge is being shown live on Amazon Prime Video
- Coverage begins at 7.30pm
- Prime subscribers can live stream the match as part of their subscription
- Sportsound will have live radio commentary on BBC Radio Scotland
- You can also follow every kick with SunSport’s LIVE match blog
Latest team news
Rangers will be able to call upon Mikey Moore for the first time in Europe after he was added to the squad.
Thelo Aasgaard is fit again after injury and could also make his European debut for the Gers, while Hamza Igamane is also back.
There will be no Jefte after he was left out the squad as he prepares to seal a transfer back to Brazil with Palmeiras.
It remains to be seen whether new left-back Jayden Meghoma will be registered to play after joining on loan from Brentford.
Cyriel Dessers suffered an injury during last week’s clash with Viktoria Plzen and missed the weekend win over Alloa.
Gers boss Martin has confirmed the striker remains doubtful for the first clash with Brugge.
Match odds*
Rangers 6/4
Draw 9/4
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Club Brugge 11/8
*odds with SkyBet as of 1.15pm on Sunday, 17 August
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