It is a huge night for Rangers as they welcome Union Saint Gilloise to Ibrox.
Gio van Bronckhorst and his men have it all to do if they want to keep their Champions League group stage dream alive. The Belgians bring a two-goal advantage with them meaning another historic European night in Govan is needed if Rangers are to progress. If the Light Blues come out on top it will be the first time they have ever overturned a two-goal deficit in their existence. So the pressure is truly on.
It is all about the goals with Rangers needing at least two to secure extra time in front of a 50,000-strong home support. The place will be absolutely bouncing. Alfredo Morlelos could give the Light Blues a well needed boost up top after making his return from a lengthy injury lay-off on Saturday - netting a goal to mark the occasion. And Ryan Kent could further lift the squad with GVB announcing the winger is in the squad in time for Tuesday's all important clash.
It is still all to play for, but will Rangers get the result they need? Here is what our writers reckon...
Keith Jackson
Rangers have to bring their A game tonight. If they can score early then this tie will be turned on its head. If not, it could become a very nervous night.
But van Bronckhorst has more than enough at his disposal to get the result he needs and, with Morelos around, Rangers should get the goals they need.
Rangers 3 USG 0
Andy Newport
I can see it being a nervy night against a Belgian side tailor-made for hitting on the break. The return of Morelos and the backing of the noisy Ibrox faithful should inspire van Bronckhorst’s men but they may have to go the distance via penalties to clinch progression.
Rangers 3 Union Saint-Gilloise 1
David McCarthy
Rangers were awful in Belgium but are a different animal under the lights at Ibrox on European nights. They’ll draw on the atmosphere and be far more aggressive and, if Kent plays, possess a player who can make a difference.
Then, of course, there’s Morelos. He’s made for nights like this. Rangers are capable of clawing back the two goals in 90 minutes and grabbing a winner in extra time.
Rangers 3 Union Saint-Gilloise 0 (AET)
Michael Gannon
USG were decent last week but there’s no way Rangers can play as poorly. They might need to take it all the way though and a penalty shootout could be required to settle it.
Rangers 3 USG 1 (AET)
Craig Swan
The Belgians were hammered 3-0 by KV Mechelen at the weekend and Rangers’ home performances in last term’s Europe League suggest they could repeat the scoreline. IF they perform and, maybe, after extra time.
Rangers 3 Union Saint-Gilloise 0
Gavin Berry
Ibrox has witnessed some epic European nights in recent seasons and strap yourselves in for another one. With the crowd behind them and Morelos and Kent fit to play some part then they can claw back that two-goal deficit but might need spot kicks to reach the play off.
Rangers 2 Union Saint Gilloise 0 (Rangers to win on penalties AET)
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