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RANGERS will travel to Belgrade next week with a three-goal lead in place after tonight's stunning UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 win over Red Star at ...

To mark this incredible occasion, the Rangers Legends squad will wear a specially designed Rangers Legends kit that carries the name of every Rangers captain to lead the club. The referee didn’t need VAR this time to help him make his decision. Despite being two goals down Red Star showed glimpses of their quality and with four minutes of the first period remaining McGregor again had to be sharp to get down to a shot from Ohi Omoijuanfo after he had got in behind the Rangers backline. The scorer, not surprisingly on this European stage, was the impressive Morelos. Ryan Jack floated the ball into the packed box after receiving it from a corner and when the ball dropped to the Colombian he fired a shot into the opposite bottom corner with stunning confidence and accuracy. The game started at a high tempo and with just two minutes on the clock Red Star had the ball in the net when playmaker Aleksander Katai curled a terrific shot beyond McGregor in front of the Copland Stand. Thankfully, there was a player in an offside position in the build-up, which was confirmed by VAR. A brilliantly taken penalty from captain James Tavernier, a terrific finish from Alfredo Morelos and a stunning penalty save from Allan McGregor meant the Light Blues were in a strong position at the end of a pulsating first half that was action packed from start to finish.

The former Hibs striker applauded the Light Blues' performance and described them as "made for European football"

"3-0 up, I think that's the tie done. "I don't think it was a 3-0 game. You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. I think that's VAR at its best... For your chance to win HOME tickets to Cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. McManus added: "I think they were all just off.

McCoist admits he's getting carried away but he reckons the Europa League is anyone's game.

"But I'm going to be brutally honest. "Last night it was absolutely tremendous against a very good team. It was special.

GIOVANNI Van Bronckhorst praised his Rangers team after defeating Crvena Zvezda 3-0 at Ibrox this evening in their Europa League fixture.

We have to be ready, but we will park Europe at the moment, and we’ll work and prepare ourselves for Dundee on Sunday. We can be happy with the performance, but next week we have to be there because the environment in Belgrade is similar to what we have here. I think we were very good on the ball to create chances, and I am more than happy with the result today.

It may be the shortest route to silverware but for Rangers it has proved to be an obstacle course they simply cannot negotiate in recent years.

We trained with the other players and had a good session. “The players who played against Red Star are in recovery mode today. “It’s for us to park Europe and switch to the domestic cup.

Van Bronckhorst spoke to the press after Thursday's Europa League win over Red Star Belgrade.

So the most important thing is when we are there next week is to reach our level and way of playing then we have a big chance to go to the next round. Next week is another goal for us and we are doing everything to go to the next round. There are a lot of games still and the most important thing for me is when you’re in Europe, every game you have to be there. Playing in Europe takes a lot of energy, a lot of thinking, a lot of decisions you have to make in split seconds as a player. Hopefully, we will see him back with the squad in the next few days. You can watch videos and see games but once you have played against them you have a much better feeling about the opponent which we had also when we played Dortmund. We’re preparing well and we have to make sure we go to the next round on Sunday. In Europe, we have to adapt often to the opponent. The game is still to be played next week in Belgrade. We could see the quality of Red Star yesterday. The 3-0 victory we are really happy with but I didn’t think it reflected the difference in level yesterday. It’s always nice to see it all come together in the game. We have to rest well and recover well because it’s only two days.

Rangers manager Gio van Bronckhorst has hailed Glen Kamara after he impressed in a more attacking role v Red Star last night.

It’s definitely a position he can play in future as well.” I’m really happy with the strength in depth in there because it gives me a lot of options to chose from and the role Kamara played in combination with Ryan Jack and Lundstram but also with Aribo, I think it worked really well. “He’s a dynamic player and can play a number of positions in midfield.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has urged caution among his Rangers squad. But there is little doubt, with a 3-0 lead over Red Star Belgrade, that the Scottish ...

Lyon vs Porto (2-1 agg) Leverkusen vs Atalanta (2-4 agg) They defeated Galatasaray 2-1 over two legs to book their slot in the final eight.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has one special European tie under his belt but now he faces a different sort of challenge.

You can see the danger even though we won the game comfortably on scoreboard but we’ve got no illusions next week is going to be a tough game still. We know it’s only halfway there but the boys were exceptional. We push each other every single day and work hard for each other. The boss tweaks it sometimes. Rangers will fancy their chances for more goals on the counter-attack as Red Star throw caution to the wind. He brings off the two Rangers players on a booking. Frustration creeps in for Milan Pavkov as he gives away a silly free-kick and lets Leon Balogun off the hook. For the third time tonight, Red Star have the ball in the net but this time the offside decision looks clear. Katai then leaves it to Sanogo and he dunts it straight into the wall. We push each other on. We really managed the game well and three goals to go into the second leg is a good position but we can’t be complacent and we know it will be a tough game and we’ll be going there like it’s 0-0. The gaffer pulls the strings and tells us what to do it and it worked.

The veteran Ibrox midfielder played his part in convincing the teenage starlet to commit his international future to Northern Ireland.

McCann will have to wait for his international paperwork to be completed before he can play for Northern Ireland. McCann qualifies for Northern Ireland through his parents and Baraclough and his coach Jimmy Nicholl both recently met McCann in Scotland. Rangers are currently helping McCann in making the switch and to get his documentation in place for FIFA to rubber-stamp the move.

Rangers take on the Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade tonight at an Ibrox Stadium that will be raucous and expectant, having seen their team pull off the ...

BT Broadband customers can enjoy the BT Sport app and watch on the go for the same price. In the US soccer fans can stream Rangers vs Red Star Belgrade free on Paramount+ with this 7-day free trial. Even if you've subscribed to the relevant Rangers vs Red Star Belgrade live stream service, you won't be able to access coverage from outside your own country. It's $20 (CAD) a month and you can cancel any time. You can cancel the subscription at any time. This gets you instant access to the BT Sport app. It brings coverage of football, rugby, cricket, UFC and more, plus access to BT Sport Ultra HD for 4K viewing. For the UEFA Europa League, you may wish to choose 'USA' for Paramount +. You can use it to watch on your mobile, tablet, laptop, TV, games console and more. Simply use a VPN to access a live stream without being blocked. Rangers take on the Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade tonight at an Ibrox Stadium that will be raucous and expectant, having seen their team pull off the shock of the tournament in the last round. Rangers cut through the German titans at will, fleet-footed winger Kent playing the role of tormentor in chief while Morelos and James Tavernier grabbed the all-important goals.

RANGERS face a huge test tonight as they enter the last 16 of the Europa League against Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade.

READ MORE: Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst rubbishes 'arrogant' slur ahead of Red Star Belgrade match READ MORE: Rangers midfielder ruled out of Red Star Belgrade first leg by Giovanni van Bronckhorst GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has confirmed he will be without the services of Steven Davis for the first leg of Rangers' Europa League last-16 tie with Red Star Belgrade.

Gers skipper James Tavernier slotted home a VAR-awarded penalty in the 11th minute of a remarkable first half and striker Alfredo Morelos doubled the lead with ...

Red star substitute El Fardou Ben Nabouhane had the ball in the net in the 83rd minute, but he too was ruled offside and the Gers held out to take a major step towards the next round. Red Star midfielder Katai had the ball in the Rangers net from the edge of the area in the third minute but the offside flag was up. Katai had put the ball in the net twice in the first half, only to be thwarted by the offside flag, but he and his team-mates were again left shaking their heads in the 51st minute when defender Leon Balogun, back in for Borna Barisic, powered in a header from a Tavernier corner.

The Star Inn had previously been the site of 'mayhem' after a 2016 derby between Celtic and Rangers, and a police check for the most recent game found no ...

Convener Niall Coleman said there had been a breach of the licence but he noted that the manager had been let down by a third party and did make an effort to correct the error. Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond. Sgt Livingstone said that he had spoken to the pub's manager, Victoria Redding, and she had been "open and honest about the situation".

The 31-year-old has only made one start since arriving at Ibrox from Juventus in January.

You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. For your chance to win HOME tickets to cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. "I'm happy to have Ramsey back in the squad and working hard to get Davis and Hagi back also."

RANGERS HAVE ONE FOOT IN THE LAST EIGHT. In terms of the performance, there will be areas that Giovanni van Bronckhorst will look at and small issues that he will want to address ahead of the return leg next week. But the Dutchman couldn't have asked ...

But the Dutchman couldn’t have asked for more in terms of the result. Serdar Gözübüyük took his time before deciding to award a spot kick after Slavoljub Srnić clipped Ryan Kent when he jinked into the area. It is Leon Balogun’s towering header that has put them in total control.

James Tavernier's spot-kick, a spectacular penalty save from Allan McGregor, and goals from Alfredo Morelos and Leon Balogun saw Rangers defeat Red star ...

Jack’s fortunes then turned for the worse in a breathless contest, as he was penalised for a foul in his own box. Aleksandar Katai thought he had equalised almost immediately but, for the second time in a frenetic start, his effort was ruled out for offside. Two weeks after one of the most glorious European results in Rangers’ history, Van Bronckhorst sent out the same XI that finished the victorious tie against Borussia Dortmund but he had them aligned in a different formation, with a back four rather than a 3-5-2.

International captain Davis and national team manager Ian Baraclough made personal pitches to the 19-year-old who has pledged his football future to the Irish ...

Rangers are currently helping McCann in making the switch and to get his documentation in place for FIFA to rubber-stamp the move. Read more: Republic of Ireland teenager Charlie McCann makes switch to Northern Ireland Steven Davis played a part in helping young Rangers star Charlie McCann switch from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.

GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has made two changes to his team for tonight's UEFA Europa League Round of 16, first leg against Red Star Belgrade at Ibrox ...

To mark this incredible occasion, the Rangers Legends squad will wear a specially designed Rangers Legends kit that carries the name of every Rangers captain to lead the club. In addition, the shirt features a traditional collar design reminiscent of some our most famous shirts and our commemorative 150th anniversary crest is proudly embroidered on the chest. Allan McGregor makes his 70th appearance in the UEFA Cup/Europa League this evening and in front of the Gers goalkeeper is a back four consisting of captain James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Balogun and Calvin Bassey.

Gio van Bronckhorst's side took a 3-0 win over Red Star in the first leg of their Europa League tie to put one foot in the quarter-finals.

"That (the penalty) is a world class save. They've been adaptable, van Bronckhorst has got it spot on again tonight." The game plan from Rangers has been spot on. "Time and time again he comes up with key moments. It's a brilliant save. "I don't think it's going to be easy, it's not going to be straightforward, but I think Rangers are the better team.

And Lundstram, who looked to be on his way out of Ibrox after a struggling start in Glasgow, yet again played a key role. Van Bronckhorst told BT Sport: “I said ...

Lundstram added: “The boss tweaks it sometimes. “I know the positions he can play. “We want him to be very dynamic and be on midfield so we can keep the pressure on the ball but sometimes he had to make it a back five and he did very well in the second half.

Rangers 3-0 Red Star Belgrade: The hosts will take a commanding lead into the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Red Star midfielder Katai had the ball in the Rangers net from the edge of the area in the third minute but the offside flag was up. Katai had put the ball in the net twice in the first half, only to be thwarted by the offside flag, but he and his team-mates were again left shaking their heads in the 51st minute when defender Leon Balogun, back in for Borna Barisic, powered in a header from a Tavernier corner.

Many doubted the experienced goalkeeper in recent weeks, but he proved why he's the Rangers No.1 at Ibrox last night. Stunning penalty stop, as well as a ...

Loves a European night at Ibrox and his performance showed why he is one of the best forwards in the competition. Supported Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos with a number of tidy touches in the final third. Linked play, bullied the opposition backline and grabbed a goal. Appeared to enjoy the attacking responsibility and linked up well with his forward-thinking teammates. Combative and busy in the middle. Says a lot that he was given the nod ahead of his Croatian teammate.

Gers skipper James Tavernier slotted in a VAR-awarded penalty in the 11th minute and striker Alfredo Morelos doubled that lead with a driven shot four minutes ...

If we are there next week we will have a big chance to go through to the next round, I know. “They are here for a reason and I am happy with the result we have. “People talk about the Dortmund game, but that game is history now and we are playing against a new team. We can be happy with the performance, but next week we have to be there. We will think about Red Star again on Monday. Gers boss Van Bronckhorst, whose side beat Borussia Dortmund in the play-off round, said: “It was a tough and demanding game.

The BT Sport pundits are taking serious notice of the Ibrox men after they thumped Red Star Belgrade.

"I think he (Kent) loses control of the ball but that doesn't matter he's running with it and then the foot comes out. "It's almost too good (the penalty), isn't it? It's incredible." "But why not? "But I think it's going to be a very, very tough game." Keown added: "We were watching this in the studio, I didn't think at the time it was a penalty but when you watch it closely he sort of dangles a foot out, the defender, and that's dangerous.

The former England midfielder was loving watching Rangers in the Europa League as they cruised to a first leg lead against Red Star Belgrade.

You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. For your chance to win HOME tickets to Cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. He told BT Sport: "The fairytale continues.

As Giovanni van Bronckhorst was at pains to stress, it's only half-time in Rangers' Europa League last 16 tie against Red Star Belgrade.

This is an issue the Rangers fans are not going to let slide easily. This is an issue which looks set to continue to be an unwelcome distraction in the background for Rangers in the remaining months of this season. When Morelos scored the second goal in Rangers’ 3-0 win over Red Star, it was his 32nd in the Europa League – his 28th for the Ibrox men after scoring four for his previous club HJK Helsinki in the competition.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side sent out another statement across the continent as they took control of their last 16 tie.

Katai thought he had levelled in less than two minutes after rounding McGregor and finding the back of an empty net. It would be the start of a hectic night for him. And still the action raged on all around. And this was just the trigger for what became a firestorm of a football match. A three-goal first-leg lead does not get close to telling the story of what went on here last night. It started like a whirlwind.

Rangers go to Serbia next week in the second-leg of their round of 16 Europa League tie with a 3-0 advantage.

"What the Scots did last night borders on the astonishing. Is there greater satisfaction than that? But football is special precisely because facts and logic sometimes don't matter at all.” “Many older, more experienced people who have come here say that they have never seen anything like this. He also added that “one cannot escape” the feeling that the 3-0 result is too much for Red Star to turn around. Former Yugoslavian international Rade Bogdanović, speaking after the game, noted that it wasn't Red Star’s day and that they were "unlucky” but also that they “made many mistakes".

Another glory night in Europe brought the Hotline to life but not without controversy as Fraser Wilson discovered.

"While a great achievement to win the European Cup, it was in its day and 55 years ago when 5 ties got you to the final. It is blatant cheating and there is no doubt that all this referee intimidation from Rangers is in preparation for the Kent ‘flick kick trick’ being rolled out in both games against Celtic.” John Bruce emailed: “Yet another fabulous European result for Rangers. But is the following just a coincidence? Drew Ferguson, Oban, said: “So Steve Archibald thinks Aaron Hickey, who refuses to play for Scotland U21s would be wasting his time as he may get hurt and would learn nothing. Joe Graham, Garrowhill, beamed: “Another full house at Ibrox. Another magnificent display on the night to see off Red Star and now look good to reach the quarter finals. Irwin Houston emailed : “What a magnificent European performance from Rangers. They are the ‘set piece specialists’ in the Europa League. A special mention for Allan McGregor who pulled off a world class save.

Sir Rod texted into talkSPORT to applaud Rangers for wiping out Red Star Belgrade at Ibrox.

They won 3-0 in a frenetic game that saw the visitors have three goals chalked off while Allan McGregor saved a penalty. But the Celtic mad rock star was quick to remind the Ibrox side that it's his team top of the tree in the Premiership. Sir Rod Stewart couldn't help but congratulate Rangers on their thumping Europa League victory.

It would be an incredible achievement for Rangers to go all the way to the final but the bookies think there is a good chance.

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The Ibrox hero is loving how Rangers are performing on the European stage.

They have the best squad they’ve had in a good number of years and looks stronger and it’s going to be needed. You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. He said: "I was always a fan and Gio was a terrific player. He told Sky Sports: "I thought the Dortmund games would be difficult to beat. For your chance to win HOME tickets to cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. "They have to eradicate that, it’s a tough game up in Dundee in the cup, but do they have the squad?

RANGERS fans unfurled anti-Stewart Robertson banners ahead of tonight's Europa League showdown with Red Star Belgrade.

“I think it’s an opportunity for the club to go there and play for the fans who are based in Australia. And of course the club made the decision to go there because they do everything in the best interests of the club. When asked for his take on the decision, Giovanni van Bronckhorst said: “We know there is going to be a big gap during the World Cup and I know the club is looking for friendly games, not only in that window but also in the international windows we have. Fans’ group Club 1872, the sixth largest shareholder in Rangers, this week wrote to the club seeking an explanation for the decision and claimed “alienating a significant portion of your supporter base cannot be seen as a sound commercial decision”.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst watched Rangers plant one foot in the last eight of the Europa League before warning his players to keep their eye on the prize.

But I think in the end it's fair that VAR is there to control everything.' But in the end I think VAR is for a reason and it's good. 'Tonight he showed that with a great save for the penalty and also some other crucial saves. If we are there next week we will have a big chance to go through to the next round, I know. 'We can be happy with the performance but next week we have to be there. They are here for a reason and I am happy with the result we have.

JAMES Sands said that it was a 'special moment' to come on for Rangers this evening against Crvena Zvezda in their 3-0 victory at Ibrox in the Europa League ...

It will be a big test, but I’m sure that we will be up for it.” Coming on as a sub is better than not coming on at all, it’s always an opportunity to learn and I’m thankful for each one that I have. “It’s definitely not an easy atmosphere to come into, but that’s what separates the top-level players and the average player.

The Hoops legend was celebrating his 49th birthday on the day Gers stormed to a stunning Europa League triumph.

You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. For your chance to win HOME tickets to Cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. But the birthday Bhoy's big day soon took a turn for the worse as Gio van Bronckhorst's men stormed to a brilliant 3-0 win last 16 win at Ibrox.

THE English version of the official Red Star Belgrade Twitter account have gone full-on Glaswegian this week ahead of their match with Rangers.

Missed a penalty, conceded a penalty, hit the bar, missed chances, lost 3-0. This was a pish evening, but the tie isn't over. "Missed a penalty, conceded a penalty, hit the bar, missed chances, lost 3-0.

Gers skipper James Tavernier slotted in a VAR-awarded penalty in the 11th minute and striker Alfredo Morelos doubled that lead with a driven shot four minutes ...

If we are there next week we will have a big chance to go through to the next round, I know. “They are here for a reason and I am happy with the result we have. “People talk about the Dortmund game, but that game is history now and we are playing against a new team. We can be happy with the performance, but next week we have to be there. We will think about Red Star again on Monday. Gers boss Van Bronckhorst, whose side beat Borussia Dortmund in the play-off round, said: “It was a tough and demanding game.

Another Thursday, another memorable night for Rangers in the Europa League. And the 3-0 win over Red Star Belgrade came with plenty of drama - most of which was ...

You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. It definitely falls into the 'seen them given' category so the Nigerian would've been breathing a sigh of relief. It certainly looked like it but the Gers weren't caring. For your chance to win HOME tickets to Cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. Things got worse for the Serbs when Ryan Kent won a penalty, and it was dubious to say the least. Aleksandr Katai had the ball in the net for the away side with a lovely finish into the top corner, but he was flagged offside.