SPFL grants Rangers request to move Motherwell game before Europa semi-final
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Giovanni van Bronckhorst cited other countries that "support" teams in Europe by moving games
Rangers' Scottish Premiership visit to Motherwell has been moved to Saturday to allow extra preparation for their Europa League semi-final with RB Leipzig.
The Ibrox side were due to be at Fir Park on Sunday, but the game will now kick off at 12:00 BST the previous day after SPFL discussions with Motherwell, Sky Sports and the police.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst's team play their first leg in Germany on 28 April, then visit Celtic in the league on 1 May, before hosting Leipzig on 5 May.
Rangers and the SPFL have issued messages of thanks to the relevant parties for agreeing to the change of date.
The SPFL added it was "very pleased" to accommodate Rangers' request and wished the club "the very best of luck in their European campaign".
On Sunday, Van Bronckhorst had urged help from the SPFL to aid Rangers' bid for European success.
"You have seen in other countries where a lot of games are moved, different dates or even kick-off times were changed," he said. "I think we are having talks now.
"We just want to do the best for Scotland; we are still involved in Europe and getting a lot of [co-efficient] points.
"Of course, we can make the request, but the SPFL has to agree and make sure the fixtures are moved."
Leipzig have a similarly busy schedule, with three matches before the first leg - including this midweek - and a Bundesliga encounter on the Monday before the second game at Ibrox.
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