Rangers are back in European action this evening following a bright start to the Scottish Premiership season where they came from behind to beat Livingston 2-1.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side are aiming to reach the group stages of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2010 and begin their campaign in Belgium as they take one Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
Following the draw earlier today, the Ibrox side also know their potential opponents for the next qualifying round and that will be either PSV Eindhoven or AS Monaco.
The Gers have a rich history in the European Cup and Champions League which dates back to their first entry in 1967/57.
They have many memorable results from their history but their most recent matches in the competition haven’t provided too many of those.
Of their last nine opponents, who they face home and away for a total of 18 matches, Rangers have won just once.
They will be hoping that this season brings better fortunes, similar to their fantastic run to last season’s Europa League final.
Ahead of tonight’s match, here is a look back at Rangers last nine opponents in the UEFA Champions League and how those matches turned out:
Following the draw earlier today, the Ibrox side also know their potential opponents for the next qualifying round and that will be either PSV Eindhoven or AS Monaco.
5. Manchester United (2010/11)
Sir Alex Ferguson’s memorable United side of the early 2010s would reach the final this season, losing to Barcelona, while Rangers managed a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford but lost 1-0 at Ibrox
6. Unirea Urziceni (2009/10)
Rangers would finish bottom of their group in 2009 without winning a match and a 4-1 home defeat to the Romanian side was a particular low point
7. Sevilla (2009/10)
The Spanish side were too strong for the Gers and won both the home and away matches, 4-1 at Ibrox and 1-0 in Spain
8. VfB Stuttgart (2009/10)
The German side were 1-0 winners at Ibrox but Rangers picked up a point in Germany with a 1-1 draw