Three Rangers players have been rewarded for their impressive Europa League form after being named in the competition’s team of the season.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side suffered an agonising 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat against German side Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville on Wednesday night.
However, the Light Blues embarked on a fairytale run to the final as the defeated heavyweights Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Braga.
Around 100,000 Rangers fans descended on the South of Spain earlier this week ahead of the Ibrox club’s first European final in 14 years.
A trio of Gers players have been included in the team of the year, while champions Frankfurt are represented with four stars.
GlasgowWorld looks at who made the Europa League Team of the Year starting XI, selected by UEFA’s Technical Observer panel:
9. CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU - RB Leipzig (CAM)
One of European football’s most exciting young attacking prospects with 34 goals this season. The Frenchman oozes quality on the ball, as displayed against Rangers at Ibrox in when scoring Leipzig’s equaliser during the semi-final second leg | Getty Images
10. RYAN KENT - Rangers (CAM)
Hasn’t hit the heights at times domestically this season but his form in Europe merits his place in the team. Possess frightening pace and skill and loves running at opposition defender. His performances over both legs against Dortmund and Red Star Belgrade were phenomenal | Getty Images
11. RAFAEL BORRE - Eintracht Frankfurt (CF)
The Colombian displayed nerves of steel as he slotted home the winning penalty for his team in Seville. Has contributed goals and assists throughout the competition. A constant buzz of energy and movement. Top player | Getty Images Photo: Alexis Lloret