Rangers supporters are focusing on a historic trip to Dublin as they wait to learn who their opponents are in the Europa League Round of 16.

This year’s Europa League Final will take place in the capital of the Republic of Ireland, and after Friday’s draw in Switzerland, only 16 clubs will remain in the hat.

Naturally, Rangers will be one of them as they won Group C and avoided the Europa League knockout round, which matches the group runner-up against a Champions League dropout.

In addition to advancing the Gers to this point in the competition, a historic 3-2 triumph over Real Betis on the road has stoked expectations of a rematch of 2022’s journey to the Seville Final.

Here’s all the information you need to know about the Rangers Europa League draw that will take place on May 22 at the Dublin Arena, thanks to Philippe Clement.

When is Rangers Europa League Round of 16 draw?

On Friday, February 23rd, at 12:00 PM CET (11:00 AM GMT), the Europa League Last 16 draw will take place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

Rangers will only play one of the Europa League playoff winners at this point in the tournament, not another group winner, because they are seeded for the draw.

It also implies that Rangers will play the return leg at Ibrox after finishing the away leg.

When is Europa League Round of 16 fixtures?

Teams play each other at home and away in a two-leg tie for the Europa League Last 16.

Rangers will play away from home on March 7 and at Ibrox on March 14, according to the schedule.

Where can I watch Rangers in Europa League action?

The rights to telecast the Europa League in the United Kingdom belong to broadcaster TNT Sports, which will air both Rangers Round of 16 matches.

Potential Round of 16 opponents

One victor from the eight Europa League playoffs that are now taking place throughout Europe will play against Rangers.

In order to advance to the competition’s Last 16, the runners-up from the Europa League group stages will play the third-place team from the Champions League group stages.

The current aggregate score line is indicated in brackets for each tie. The ties are as follows:

• SC Freiburg v RC Lens (0-0)
• Rennes v AC Milan (0-3)
• Toulouse v Benfica (1-2)
• Qarabag v Braga (4-2)
• Sparta Prague v Galatasaray (2-3)
• Sporting v Young Boys (3-1)
• Marseille v Shakhtar Donetsk (2-2)
• Roma v Feyenoord (1-1)

What are the best and worst outcomes?

Supporters who want to see Rangers win the Europa League will either want a huge, glamorous tie or the simplest draw possible.

The most difficult matches to draw are most likely those between Rennes and AC Milan, Toulouse and Benfica, Sporting and Young Boys, or Roma and Feyenoord.

The victors of Marseille vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, Sparta Prague vs. Galatasaray, Qarabag vs. Braga, and SC Freiburg vs. RC Lens are most likely better.

Interestingly, the Gers will play their opening leg of the tie in Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion if Shakhtar defeats Marseille in France and Rangers draw the Ukrainian team.

 

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