Tuesday, August 2 is going to be a big day for Rangers in the Champions League. And not just because they travel to Belgium for the first leg of their third qualifying round tie against Jupiler Pro League side Union Saint-Gilloise.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will have plenty on his mind that morning as he looks to plot a path to the play off round. And the Ibrox side will discover who their potential opponents are well before they take to the field at the OH Leuven’s Den Dreef Stadium, just outside of Brussels.
Managers and players will always tell you they take one game at a time. But it will be impossible for Rangers to avoid taking note of who they have been drawn against and whether, on paper at least, it’s favourable. Fans will be looking at budget airlines and plotting the cheapest route to the destination and scrambling for tickets. There will be so much work to do after the draw takes place but all eyes will be on it that morning as they look to take one step closer to the group stage. Here is all you need to know about the draw.
Where and when does the Champions League play off round draw take place?
The draw will take place at the House of European football in Nyon on Tuesday, August 2 at 11am UK time.
Who could Rangers face in the play off round?
The Ibrox side could be paired with Monaco, PSV Eindhoven, Dynamo Kiev or Sturm Graz with those sides, like Rangers, involved in third qualifying round ties.
What are the dates for the Champions League play off round matches?
The games take place on August 16/17 and the return legs are on August 23/24 with the group stage draw taking place on August 25.
Is Rangers' Champions League third qualifying round draw on TV?
The draw is not scheduled to be broadcast live on TV, unfortunately.
Is there a live stream for the Rangers Champions League third qualifying round draw?
Yes. The draw is to be streamed live on UEFA's website.
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