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The Parkhead fan is a paid-up member of the Ange Postecoglou supporters' club and expects more pain for the Premiership champions.

"But the've got the team spirit, the atmosphere, hopefully they get a decent result tonight and get them back to Ibrox and anything can happen." "But you are going to be gubbed in the semi final at (Scottish Cup) Hampden, we're going to beat you at Parkhead, so this is your last chance, Big Fraz. And the broadcaster told a talkSPORT caller and those of a Light Blue persuasion to soak up their Europa League exploits as it represents the best chance of lifting a trophy.

This will be the official's ninth Old Firm fixtures, so we Football Scotland have taken a look at the data.

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There were widespread reports that Augustine Eguaveon was forced to play Bassey and Watford star Emmanuel Dennis.

"The only people I discussed selections with were my backroom staff. "Calvin Bassey has been doing well at Rangers and Emmanuel Dennis has impressed at Watford. Which meant they miss out on the Qatar World Cup this winter.

Pundit Tam McManus thinks Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has played his last game for the Light Blues after a thigh injury ended his campaign two months ...

“It comes at a crucial point when Rangers will have wanted him to keep playing well and push his value up. Maybe someone will come in and try under bid now. “A lot of people will have been thinking that if Rangers didn’t get into the Champions League next year then he’ll be away.

Morelos has received surgery on a thigh injury and will miss the remainder of the season.

Rangers face Braga in the Europa League last eight on Thursday. He said: "It is a big blow to miss Alfredo. We know the problem and how long he is out, we now have to move on and focus on Thursday." Morelos has scored 18 times this term in all competitions but has had an operation on a thigh injury sustained on international duty with Colombia at the end of last month.

And another incident came to light at full-time as a member of the Celtic staff was hit with a bottle during the derby clash. Police Scotland have launched an ...

Taylor has now confirmed that Rangers have said sorry to their city rivals following the game. And another incident came to light at full-time as a member of the Celtic staff was hit with a bottle during the derby clash. Celtic's supporter liaison officer John-Paul Taylor has revealed Rangers issued an apology to their rivals after a series of shocking incidents blighted the derby clash at Ibrox.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side face the Portuguese outfit in the Europa League quarter-final.

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 said: "Once upon a time in Braga. Good luck to the Rangers tonight."

It hit the Light Blues hard who are still fighting on three fronts including a Europa League quarter-final, Scottish Cup semi-final and in the Premiership.

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. The Rangers striker suffered a muscle injury on international duty with Colombia and was allowed to travel back to Glasgow for medical assessments.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men have no time to lick domestic wounds as they aim for another memorable night in Europe.

But I think this Rangers side is different, we’re different as well, and when you go as far as the quarter-finals, both teams are favourites. Kemar Roofe didn't quite inspire in his place on Sunday afternoon. Van Bronckhorst has options to tweak his line-up and that could mean a return to the starting XI for Glen Kamara. Ad: Fancy £60 in FREE BETS and BONUSES? Simply register with Betfred, place a £10 wager on tonight's Europa League quarter-final clash at the Braga Municipal Stadium and you will be credited with £60 in free bets and bonuses*! In terms of team news Van Bronckhorst must find a way to make up for Alfredo Morelos' Thursday night thunder after the Colombian was ruled out for the rest of the season. The Ibrox men have a reunion with Braga two years on from when a Ryan Kent strike at tonight's venue clinched passage to the last 16.

Rangers aim to reach the semi-finals of a European competition for the first time in 14 years as they travel to Portugal to face Sporting Braga in the first ...

- - - - - - - - - Rangers. We are following the action at the Braga Municipal Stadium as Scottish Premiership champions Rangers look to get a positive result to take away from Portugal for the second leg at Ibrox on April 14. 30 minutes to KO: Rangers are always well supported on the road and this appears to be no different. He is optimistic that his Braga team can get the better of Rangers and has had them well scouted.

Minute-by-minute report: Can Rangers bounce back from their Old Firm disappointment in Portugal? Join John Brewin for updates.

Of course, Rangers will have to do this without Alfredo Morelos, ruled out for the season, and come up against a familiar face in Carlos Carvahal, once of Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday, who is in charge of the youngest team in the competition. All the teams in he world have weak points and we will try to exploit the weak points of Glasgow Rangers. We have one goal to go to the semis. The Scottish fans starts the party already, the Braga fans will come a bit later. 1 min: And away we go in Portugal, where the atmosphere is bouncing, the home fans really turning it on. Goldson has to step out to clear the danger. 50 min: Lundstram forces the ball down the field, with Braga pushing hard on to Rangers players. 2 min: A speeding Ryan Kent almost gets down the right, but Braga clear and attack with speed of their own. 5 min: Chaos in the Braga box. The advice to Rangers plays now is to shoot on sight. Tavernier takes the set piece and makes a mess of it again. 57 min: Arfield tries to charge down Matheus but ends up being tricked by the goalie, not that it won’t have sent shivers down the spine of Braga’s fans.

Rangers face Braga in the Europa League tonight and here's how you can watch the game.

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It's a huge game in Portugal as the Light Blues travel to the Estadio Municipal stadium.

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. Van Bronckhorst's side have embarked on a stunning run to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.

RANGERS will be hoping for another magical Ibrox night to make it to the Europa League semi-final.Former Barcelona star Abel Ruiz netted the only goal.

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Giakoumakis said his piece back in February and the likes of Ryan Jack found it disrespectful.

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. Giorgos Giakoumakis has moved to clarify his comments about Celtic being "better in every part of the team" than Rangers.

BRAGA 1-0 RANGERS: They departed with hope of further Europa League progression still intact. They will have to dig it out at Ibrox next Thursday.

Balogun swung and missed in his botched attempt to cut out a ball into the centre of the area. The Dutchman decided on a change of shape for the second period. Braga sought to take advantage of Calvin Bassey’s positional wandering by switching long passes into the space behind the left-back. With a defender blocking the path for an immediate strike, he wriggled in vain to create space and was eventually denied. The ball was drilled over the bar to sum up an ineffectual first half shift. A clearer chance fell for Sakala. His initial touch was good, knocking the ball into space and setting up a left-foot drive. A minute later, Braga thought they were in front as Andre Horta’s shot deflected off James Tavernier to find to the net. Rangers were first to threaten as Arfield picked out Kent’s run into the area with a lovely pass. By the 25th minute, they’d struck the frame of the goal. There were only brief flickers of concern for Braga goalkeeper Matheus. Watching on, it was impossible not to acutely feel the absence of Alfredo Morelos. Braga had earlier been denied by VAR and struck a post, yet the hosts did not seem overly keen on pushing for more after the break. But the opportunity to reach the semi-finals is there.

Braga 1-0 Rangers: The Scottish champions were beaten in Portugal and were perhaps fortunate the difference was only one goal.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In the 26th minute Andre Horta’s deflected shot from 16 yards found the net to the delight of the home fans but Italian referee Davide Massa looked at VAR and chalked it off for a Fabiano foul on Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack in the build-up. The Light Blues enjoyed some good fortune in the first half when the home side hit the post and had the ball in the net only for a VAR check to rule the goal out but eventually Spanish striker Abel Ruiz opened the scoring in the 40th minute and it proved to be the difference.

Match report as Rangers lose the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie against Braga; Abel Ruiz scored the only goal of the game; the hosts had ...

We have to do the same now again." "We know what the task is. We created some chances but you all saw the quality they have. "The performance at times today was good. "We're only halfway so next week we have a big game," he said. Ryan Kent went through one on one with the goalkeeper after a lovely chip from Scott Arfield, but a poor touch let him down.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side were beaten 1-0 in their quarter-final first leg clash.

McGregor only had one save to make in the second half but did the necessary, pushing Andre Horta’s drive behind for a corner. It was a howler from Leon Balogun as he swiped at fresh air, allowing Iuri Medeiros’ cross to reach Ruiz, who punished error with a clinical finish beyond McGregor at the near post. A half-time rejig saw van Bronckhorst shunt John Lundstram back into a three-man defence when Braga were in possession. And the similarities didn’t extend to the manner of their defensive display. Braga had to hold their own breath on a couple of times as Jack sent Kent and then Sakala racing in behind but neither could take advantage. But it quickly became evident they were struggling to shake off their Old Firm anguish.

The midfielder couldn't hide his disappointment as Gers fell to a 1-0 Europa League quarter-final first leg defeat in Portugal.

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. It comes as the Scottish champions fell to a 1-0 quarter-final defeat at the Municipal Stadium.

Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst needs to explain the costly signings of Amad from Manchester United and Aaron Ramsey from Juventus.

However, if Ramsey isn’t injured, then the manager needs to explain why he wanted to bring the Welshman to Ibrox if he isn’t going to bother playing him. If – and it isn’t that unlikely – that Ramsey is unfit, then there needs to be serious questions asked of the club’s medical process for new signings and the overall decision to sign such a costly player with such an extensive history of injury problems. Rangers’ January loan signings of Amad Diallo and Aaron Ramsey was heralded as two coups that were going to help the Light Blues in their push for the Scottish Premiership title and further progression in the Europa League – but after their latest snub, there are serious questions over the pair’s arrivals.

Abel Ruiz's first-half strike gave Braga a 1-0 home victory over Rangers in the sides' Europa League quarter-final first leg at Estádio Municipal de Braga.

In the 71st minute, though, Connor Goldson should have levelled when the Braga defence froze at a corner. Arfield saw one volley blocked; Braga were hardly overcommitting and a sense grew of the scoreline being mutually acceptable. Matheus earned applause with a dink to get past Arfield 10 minutes after the interval. Glen Kamara, one of three reintroductions to the starting XI after their Old Firm defeat, was hauled over by one centre-back, Fabiano, and then chopped down by another in David Carmo. In February 2020 they beat Braga twice in the round of 32, winning the away fixture with a goal from Ryan Kent. Within five minutes of kick-off he had come close to repeating the trick: a beautiful ball from Scott Arfield created the chance, sending Kent free, but a heavy touch allowed the goalkeeper Matheus to shovel away. The regret will be that they conceded to Braga’s Abel Ruiz in the 40th minute during the only spell when they were truly under the cosh.

RANGERS have work to do if they are to reach the UEFA Europa League semi-finals following a 1-0 defeat away to SC Braga this evening.

Leon Balogun didn’t get enough on a clearance as a ball came across the 18-yard line, and it dropped for Abel Ruiz to smash past McGregor for 1-0. There was then a further moment of drama just a minute later – again Gers were loose at the back, and Andre Horta appeared to have put the home side ahead. From there, it was a case of ‘you attack, we attack’, and the next big chance arrived for the home side on 21 minutes.

Rangers need to come from behind in Glasgow to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League after falling to a disappointing defeat in Braga.

Calvin Bassey (Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. What is sure, though, they need to be better than they were here. Their interplay was excellent, and Rangers struggled to cope with the high press, particularly in the second half. Kemar Roofe, Joe Aribo and Borna Barisic were introduced in a bold roll of the dice by Van Bronckhorst as Rangers pushed. Kent burst forward on the break but was eventually snuffed out, while Sakala lashed an uncontrolled shot well over the bar when a clear and rare sight of goal had creaked open. The party had just about stopped when referee Davide Massa trotted to the VAR monitor to rule Ryan Jack had been fouled in the build-up. Every time Braga crossed halfway a ripple of applause followed them in anticipation. But the hosts would soon find their groove. Ryan Kent and Fashion Sakala had half chances in quick succession, with the former slaloming by a clutch of defenders five minutes later. There was a sense of pageantry at the start. Just two years ago, Rangers triumphed in the hills en route to the last 16. In the last twenty minutes we had more control.

Rangers are back in Europa League action tonight as they travel to take on Braga in the first leg of their quarter-final clash.

Aaron Ramsey is only on the bench as he drops out despite his goal against Celtic on Sunday. The Gers go with Allan McGregor in goal as he keeps his place between the sticks. Scott Arfield comes into the side, seemingly playing a wide role as he joins Ryan Kent on the flanks.

The on-loan Juventus midfielder was left on the bench as Gio van Bronckhorst decided to use alternatives.

You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. He added: "They lacked that spark in the final third. They will be right up for it and see them going through." For your chance to win HOME tickets to cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. I felt that was a big deal. This isn't a great team.

Abel Ruiz gave Braga the advantage, scoring during a period of first-half dominance from which Carlos Carvalhal's side may yet regret not making more of in the ...

Goldson missed their best chance for a leveller, heading wide from a Tavernier corner, as they finished strongly. It was another occasion when it was glaringly apparent just how much Rangers will miss injured striker Alfredo Morelos for the rest of the season. Braga were quickly back on the front foot and duly grabbed their merited lead.

The Ibrox side huffed and puffed for long spells as Abel Ruiz's first half strike separates the sides at the halfway stage.

I felt as if when Giovanni van Bronckhorst made the substitutions just after the hour there was a difference to Rangers play. “Tonight wasn’t their best performance but the tie is still alive. “They were able to get James Tavernier further up the pitch and he is crucial to what Rangers want to do, how they want to play and create opportunities.

It was an arduous night in Braga for Rangers as Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side lost 1-0 to their Portuguese hosts in the first leg of their Europa League ...

Didn’t get as much service as he would have liked but was also defensively diligent in tracking back to match the runs of Braga right-back Couto. 6 His hold-up and link-up play was nowhere near good enough and he lacked the positional awareness to make his pace count against a sluggish Braga defence. Scott Arfield – Presumably picked ahead of Aaron Ramsey for his greater energy and willingness to cover the ground, Arfield started brightly but was never really able to impose himself in the final third of the pitch. He gave the ball away cheaply far too often, not a charge which can usually be levelled against him, and struggled to influence the game in Braga’s half of the pitch. John Lundstram – While he was occasionally guilty of choosing the wrong pass in the attacking third of the pitch, Lundstram was by some distance Rangers’ most effective midfield performer. Calvin Bassey – The left-back had to curb his attacking instincts in order to try and contain the threat posed by Braga’s impressive on-loan Manchester City right-back Yan Couto. But Bassey continues to grow in stature as a Rangers player and the 22-year-old improved steadily after a shaky start.

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst hopes Rangers can use Ibrox to take them into the Europa League semi-final following their 1-0 defeat by Braga in Portugal.

'We have a slight advantage in the first half of these two legs. We have to do the same now again.' We always want a good result to take back to the second game. So we could have scored more. 'We know what the task is. 'We're only halfway so next week we have a big game.

Tynecastle boss wants to see Hearts youngsters challenged in the fifth tier of Scottish football.

It would be great for that young group who can get challenged week in and week out in competitive games and we can keep an eye on their progressions. “It will only work well if you get these boys in your first team. Neilson said: “I support a platform for the young players to go and play.

It is all still to play for with this tie delicately poised tie to be decided in front of 50000 supporters at Ibrox.

"A daring Rangers was expected in this game, even for being the Scottish champion, but the opposite happened. "The man in charge of signing Braga's dominance was Abel Ruiz in the 40th minute. Peter Oh wrote: “Re: the rock face on one end of the Braga ground. But if they play with the confidence they played against Monaco, I think Braga will score twice. but it was cancelled. In fact, it arrived...

Gio van Bronckhorst continues in the seemingly fruitless quest to ram square pegs into round hole on a tough night against Braga.

You can enter once each week to be in with a chance of winning. And, even if Aribo has failed to recapture his stunning early season form since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, are Rangers really better off without his 20-20 vision and wizardry, immaculate close control? For your chance to win HOME tickets to Cinch SPFL matches each week across ALL FOUR divisions just enter our competition below. Indeed, it is to the credit of van Bronckhorst that this riddle has been turned on its head. Sakala couldn’t hold the ball up or bring team-mates into play. He tried Kemar Roofe at the weekend against Celtic and came up short.

It's all to play for in the Europa League second leg at Ibrox after last night's 1-0 defeat in Portugal - Fraser Wilson takes your calls.

And Kenny Wilson, Moffat, said: “Seems like Bodo/Glimt are better than a lot of folk gave them credit for after beating Roma yet again. But they better buck up their ideas or this season is a disaster.” Frank McFerran, Carrickfergus, said: “It seems that Rangers are lacking in a bit of confidence. Can we afford to leave a £40million-rated player kicking his heels on the bench?” We are still in this and with a full Ibrox can advance to the semi finals.” They are still in this and this run has shown what we need to do in the close season to further raise our proud standing.

JIM WHITE has told a section of the Rangers support to "pipe down" over the criticism of Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

If they don't want to be involved in a game in Australia, for a variety of reasons, they it might not be the only factor with fans shouting. Keep that view to yourself'. "Then, when they don't agree on something or they give someone some stick, justified or not, that they should pipe down. "If they want to bow down to the tyranny of the minority, that's entirely up to them. That's the reality of the territory of football fans." JIM WHITE has told a section of the Rangers support to "pipe down" over the criticism of Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Rangers manager Gio van Bronckhorst has given a positive update on his squad's fitness after last night's Europa League clash with Braga.

“We have players who gave everything so were really tired and some players have been playing a lot of games in the last weeks and months and these games in Europe will take a lot out of them energy-wise. “We made some changes yesterday – it’s impossible to play with a fixed eleven with so many important games so we have to rotate where we can and use the depth of the squad.” While there are no fresh injury worries, the Ibrox boss admits there are some tired legs in his squad after a hectic run of games to begin 2022.

And he explained that his frustration was simply down to his side being 1-0 down to a Abel Ruiz first-half strike. "I took a knock on my knee but it's fine I ...

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. "Obviously you're losing the game and there's frustration there but it's important that we use that frustration next week to use our home crowd to turn it around."