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Josh McCafferty

Rangers' potential Europa League semi-final opponents in four-goal thriller

Rangers' potential Europa League semi-final opponents played out an enthralling four-goal thriller in the first leg of their last-eight clash this evening. 

Manchester United travelled to face Olympique Lyonnais in France. 

Thiago Almada opened the scoring on 26 minutes before central defender Leny Yoro levelled things up for the visitors just before the break. 


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United thought they had won it late on through Joshua Zirkzee, although Rayan Cherki bagged a stoppage-time equaliser for Lyon, as the match finished 2-2. 

The French outfit now travel to Old Trafford for the second leg next Thursday. 

Elsewhere tonight, Rangers drew 0-0 with Athletic Club in the first leg of their quarter-final. 

Liam Kelly proved the hero, saving a second-half penalty. Barry Ferguson explained the decision to start his back-up stopper ahead of Jack Butland pre-match. 

He said: "It wasn't a knee-jerk reaction, in terms of making my decision on Saturday night, I thought long and hard about.

"I spoke with Jack, I explained my decisions behind it, he wasn't happy, if I'm being honest with you, but I don't mind that.

"He understood I had to make a decision. I've went with Liam. Since I have come in Liam has trained really well.

"People need to remember, I still believe in Jack, Jack is still a top goalkeeper. I get on really well with him but I have to make decisions."

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