RANGERS kissed goodbye to another improbable run to the latter stages of the Europa League a long time ago.
But there’s always pride at stake when it comes to the Light Blues – and a they’ve got crucial coefficient points to worry about too.
A stunning win against Porto could unlock an AUTOMATIC spot in next season’s Champions League.
But they were overtaken in the race for that spot by Olympiacos, who beat Ajax 2-1 in their UCL clash.
Thursday’s hosts Porto are just one spot out of the automatic spots for a place in the last 16 of the Europa League and will have eyes on a deep run in the tournament.
It’s been a dismal season in Europe for the Gers, although Danny Rohl did lead them to a first win in this competition against Ludogorets.
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Rohl, you suspect, will be far more pre-occupied with an imminent trip to Easter Road to take on Hibs at the weekend.
Rohl will want to use his squad as much as possible, which suggests that youngster such as Findlay Curtis, who is yet to join Kilmarnock, could feature again.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of another big European game for the Gers.
When does Porto vs Rangers kick off?
- Porto vs Rangers takes place TONIGHT Thursday, January 29
- It kicks off at 8pm
- It is being held at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto
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Is Porto vs Rangers on TV and can I live stream it?
- Yes, Porto vs Rangers has been selected for live TV coverage
- TNT Sports will be showing the game live – on TNT Sports 5
- TNT Sports coverage is streamed live on discovery+
What is the early Porto vs Rangers team news?
- Rangers are without the likes of Connor Barron, Derek Cornelius, Dujon Sterling and John Souttar due to injury
- New boys Andreas Skov Olsen and Tochi Chukwuani are unable to play European matches – as is the injured Tuur Rommens
- Porto have pre-match doubts over Luuk de Jong and Nehuen Perez due to injury issues
- Thiago Silva is ineglible after joining the side earlier this month so Jakub Kiwior could partner Jan Bednarek in central defence
Latest odds*
- Porto: 2/9
- Draw: 9/2
- Rangers: 11/1
*Latest odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 11pm on Wednesday, January 28
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