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Rory Cassidy

Rangers fans stranded in Germany after storms see flights grounded

Dozens of Rangers supporters were stranded abroad after their club's historic win over Borussia Dortmund.

The Gers fans were grounded in Germany as they tried to make their way back to Scotland following the Europa League knockout clash.

More than 40 supporters were left stuck at Dusseldorf Airport after a British Airways flight to London was cancelled.

A Google Maps screenshot shows a "Hurricane-force gusts warning" was in place in Germany on Friday afternoon. (Google Maps.)

The Friday afternoon service was scrapped amid a "Hurricane-force gusts warning" in Germany, and Storm Eunice wreaking havoc on flights arriving in the UK.

One of the affected fans said: "We were told the flight was cancelled and that all connecting flights to Scotland were cancelled.

"We were left sitting on the ground in Dusseldorf after being told three hours before take-off the flight was scrapped."

Another screenshot shows Dusseldorf Airport was within the area affected by dangerously high winds. (Google Maps.)

A British Airways spokesperson said: "Due to the extreme weather conditions across the UK and resulting restrictions on the number of aircraft that can take-off and land each hour, we, like other airlines, are experiencing significant disruption.

"We're operating as many flights as we can and putting on larger aircraft where possible.

"Customers due to travel on a short-haul service today can rebook for free on ba.com.

"Those whose flights have been cancelled are being contacted to offer options including a full refund.

"Safety is always our priority and we're encouraging customers to check the latest flight information on ba.com before heading to the airport."

The Ibrox side stunned the footballing world with their win 4-2 over the German giants on Thursday night.

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A James Tavernier penalty, strikes from Colombian striker Alfredo Morelos and English midfielder John Lundstram, and an own goal by Dortmund's Dan-Axel Zagadou gave the Scottish side the win.

The result is the heaviest defeat the German side, who scored through Jude Bellingham and Raphael Guerreiro, has ever suffered in the competition.

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