Rangers see blockbuster Europa League final pathway set out as Mourinho, Man United and Spurs all lie in wait
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Rangers will need to overcome a number of big European names if they are to make an audacious charge to the Europa League final.
The Old Firm club discovered their fate in Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Philippe Clement's men were joined by the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma, Lazio, Athletic Bilbao and Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in the last-16 phase draw. Jordan Henderson's Ajax, meanwhile, survived a feisty two legs against Union Saint-Gilloise to make it this far.
Gers fans will look back at their run to the 2022 Europa League final in Seville as inspiration. Gio van Bronckhorst's side knocked out Borussia Dortmund and RB Liepzig en route to Seville. But they couldn't complete a Bundesliga hat trick with Eintracht Frankfurt, who are also in the last-16, triumphing on penalties. Philippe Clement has used Europe as a catharsis to put the shadow of poor domestic form behind them. Could another run to the final showpiece be on the cards?
Record Sport takes you through the rollercoaster ride Rangers face if they are to repeat the feat of 2022.
Who will Rangers face in the Europa League last-16?
The Glasgow club have date with Jose Mourinho and Fenerbahce over an exciting two legs. The first will take place in Istanbul with the return leg held at Ibrox.
The draw in full:
- Bobo/Glimt vs Olympiacos
- Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio
- Ajax vs Frankfurt
- AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham
- Real Sociedad vs Man Utd
- FCSB vs Lyon
- Fenerbahce vs Rangers
- Roma vs Athletic Club
Who could Rangers face in the quarter-final?
As it stands, Gers would face the winner of Roma vs Athletic Bilbao if they make it to the quarter final stage. That could see them eliminate Mourinho's current team just to take on one of his former ones in Roma.
Who could Rangers face in the semi-final?
Were they to make the semis, the Light Blues would face one of FCSB, Lyon, Real Sociedad or Manchester United, another former Mourinho team, if they make it through the quarter finals.
Who could Rangers face in the Europa League final?
Rangers currently reside on the gold side of the draw. This means the teams at the other side (silver) that could make it to the final include Tottenham Hotspur...formerly managed by Jose Mourinho. Here is the full list of teams Rangers could face in Bilbao if they go on another dream run.
- AZ Alkmaar
- Tottenham
- Ajax
- Eintracht Frankfurt
- Bodo/Glimt
- Olympiacos
- Viktoria Plzen
- Lazio
When are the Europa League knockout fixtures?
The last 16 ties will take place over March 6 and March 13. The quarter finals will be held on April 10 and April 17. The semi finals will be held on May 1 and May 8. The final is hosted at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on May 21.
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