Athletic Bilbao star Dani Vivian has tipped Rangers to wilt in the 'aura' of San Mames next week in the Europa League.
The second leg of the quarter final is delicately poised after a goalless draw at Ibrox despite Rangers having to play the vast majority of the game with ten men after Robin Propper was sent off.
However, Spain international and Euro 2024 winner Vivian reckons home advantage for the second leg could make all the difference for Athletic, despite plenty of criticism in their homeland about failing to finish off Rangers at Ibrox.
He said: "At first, we thought it was a missed opportunity, but we have to reflect on how well the team worked.
"We have to be positive and have a winning mentality next week.
"We haven't conceded a goal for four games and that's the result of everyone's hard work.
"Rangers didn't create a single chance against us.
"Of course we are not losing our nerve.
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"Playing in the final at San Mames is a dream that can't be turned into pressure. We're going to fight for it.
"We know the aura of San Mames; I'm convinced it will go well next week.
"I thought we were strong in Glasgow although that wasn't reflected in the result.
"We needed a bit of luck. We missed that penalty, but I still trust my teammates.
"The feeling inside the dressing room is that there's a lot of excitement, that we're doing things well, and that we're confident we'll go through.
"And Rangers don't have as high a reputation as some of the teams we have defeated in the previous rounds."
