Rangers have discovered their potential opponents for the Europa League last 16, with a possible showdown against either Jose Mourinho’s team or the side that stunned Celtic in the past.
After securing a top-eight finish and avoiding the knockout playoffs, Philippe Clement’s squad could relax while the playoff drama unfolded. Regardless of who they face, Ibrox is expected to be at full capacity, as fans anticipate another memorable European night.
Fenerbahce built a commanding 4-0 aggregate lead over Anderlecht but faced challenges before ultimately securing a 5-2 aggregate victory. The second leg ended 2-2, marred by crowd disturbances, setting the stage for a potential clash with the former Chelsea star on the Ibrox touchline.
Meanwhile, Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt triumphed in a thrilling seven-goal encounter against FC Twente. Despite trailing 3-1 on aggregate due to Fredrik Sjovold’s own goal, Bodo’s Kasper Hogh converted a penalty to spark a comeback. In stoppage time, Bodo scored twice, only for Twente to equalize at the last moment. However, Bodo proved superior in extra time, with Sondre Fet scoring and Arno Verschueren’s own goal sealing the victory. This result sets up a possible away fixture in chilly northern Norway for Rangers.
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