In pictures: Rangers fans in Seville for Europa League final

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Up to 20,000 Rangers fans could be inside the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan tonight

Excitement is mounting in Seville as an estimated 100,000 Rangers fans - among 150,000 overall - converge ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final against German side Eintracht Frankfurt.

The atmosphere in the Spanish city has been building since early in the week, when the first swathes of supporters arrived in the Andalusian capital.

Thousands more fans - from across Scotland and all over the world - will be joining them in the countdown towards kick-off at 20:00 BST (21:00 local time).

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With the mercury hitting 34C on Wednesday, sombreros have proved a popular accessory

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Locals dressed in old military outfits obliged these fans for a photo op

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Some fans have enjoyed a kickabout with beach balls to pass the time before kick-off

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This supporter resorted to some impromptu break-dancing to enliven proceedings

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Others opted for a spot of boating in the stifling heat

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Another fan cools off next to a fountain in one of the fan zones showing the game

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These three Rangers fans were taking in the atmosphere in the Alameda de Hercules

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Some Rangers fans have brought their own musical entertainment to Seville

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Eintracht Frankfurt fans have also been enjoying the pre-match party

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Fans of both teams have been mingling in the city's Plaza de Espana

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Seville's Plaza de San Francisco has also been a magnet for supporters

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Fans scrambled to find accommodation in the city after Rangers' semi-final victory on 5 May

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Their carriage awaits: Fans have enjoyed the ride to Seville

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Rangers have already beaten two other German sides on their way to the final

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Fountain of dreams: Fans young and old have made their way to Seville

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Locals have gone about their business while hordes have gathered in the city

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Supporters are celebrating Rangers' first European final since 2008

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Seville has deployed 5,000 police officers to ensure the event passes off safely

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With temperatures in Seville over 30C, some fans have struggled to cope with the heat

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Rangers fans have made their presence felt across the city

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Many have had their photo taken with a replica of the Europa League trophy

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Will Rangers fans be celebrating or commiserating after tonight's game?

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