Nearly there...published at 19:58 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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The teams emerge from the tunnel. The roof nearly comes off the stadium. What a noise!
Summary
Giovanni van Bronckhorst steers Rangers to their first European final in 14 years
Ryan Kent drives at the Leipzig defence with James Tavernier crashing in goal at the back post; Glen Kamara steers in second moments later
Christopher Nkunku steers in Angelino cross on the volley to level tie; John Lundstram turns in ball with 10 to go
Rangers will face Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville on 18 May
Nearly there...published at 19:58 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
'We should use our emotion to be strong' - Van Bronckhorstpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst tells BT Sport: "The message is simple, it's the last hurdle to reach the final, we're going to go out, enjoy it and do everything.
"Aaron (Ramsey) and Kemar (Roofe) both both worked really hard to make it, but unfortunately Kemar didn't make it.
"We are physically and mentally good. We're going to go out and I'm sure the players will give everything.
"It's been a hard week for everyone, especially for Jimmy's family, but also the Rangers family. We should use the emotions to be strong when the whistle goes."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants Rangers to give it everything they have tonight
Can Rangers halt Leipzig scoring streak?published at 19:52 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Rangers are just one goal behind but they may need to knock in a few to reach the final.
RB Leipzig have scored in all of their European games this season, hitting 24 goals in 11 outings.
Can Rangers make it to match 19 in Europe?published at 19:49 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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This is Rangers' 18th continental outing of the season.
It all started with a disappointing loss to Malmo in Champions League qualifying, which was followed by an unconvincing 1-0 aggregate win over Alashkert of Armenia to reach the Europa League group stage.
They recovered from opening defeats to Lyon and Sparta Prague to finish second behind the French side in a section that also included Brondby.
The Ibrox men really started flying in the knockout phase, stunning Borussia Dortmund 6-4 on aggregate and scoring three at home against Red Star Belgrade and Braga to get this far.
In total, they have scored 23 goals and conceded 18.
Image source, SNSImage caption, John Lundstram was on target in a 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in Germany
Leipzig have form on the roadpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Ominously, RB Leipzig have saved some of their best form for away days in Europe this season.
In previous rounds of this competition, they beat Real Sociedad 3-1 and Atalanta 2-0 following home draws.
In the Champions League, they thumped Club Brugge 5-0 in Belgium, while they scored three in defeat at Man City and two in a narrow loss away to Paris St-Germain.
Visitors lose ground in Bundesliga home straightpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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The visitors have had a wobble in the Bundesliga, losing both matches either side of their first leg win over Rangers.
A 2-1 home reverse to Union Berlin was followed on Monday by a 3-1 defat at the hands of 10-man Borussia Monchengladbach.
That has seen RB Leipzig drop to fifth, outside the Champions League qualifying places, with just two games remaining.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Will RB Leipzig be spooked after Monday's defeat?
'We need to be focused' - Tedescopublished at 19:39 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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On the changes he's made to his side, RB Leipzig boss Domenico Tedesco tells BT Sport: “We played a game on Monday so it’s for a little bit of freshness.
“On Monday [3-1 defeat away to Borussia Monchengladbach] we missed our intensity. This is the basis of football. We need to be focused.”
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End of twitter postIs this the year Leipzig lift silverware?published at 19:33 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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RB Leipzig are only 13 seasons old, so their rise has been meteoric.
The wealthy upstarts have ruffled a fair few feathers in Germany but are yet to win a major trophy.
In 2020 they got as far as the semi-finals in the Champions League.
They've been German Cup runners-up twice and are in the final again this season against Freiburg on 21 May, the same day Rangers meet Hearts in the Scottish Cup final.
'Will it be a cautious start from Rangers?'published at 19:30 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Leanne Crichton
Ex-Scotland international on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's as strong a team Rangers could have put out. I'm intrigued to see how they start. They could start with the back five and keep it tight, but that way you lose Lundstram in the middle of the park.
Rangers' class of 2022 aim to join 'elite group'published at 19:27 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Only Scot Symon, Willie Waddell and Walter Smith have led Rangers to European finals.
Symon took the club to the 1961 and 1967 European Cup Winners’ Cup finals, Waddell won the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972 and Smith steered his side to the 2008 Uefa Cup final.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst is hoping his name can be added to that list.
The Dutchman said yesterday: “I am not thinking of personal goals.
“I am thinking about being successful with the club, that is the most important thing.
“There have not been many times that a Rangers team has played a final in Europe, so hopefully we will be joining a very elite group and that’s all that matters.
“We are all here to bring success and trophies to this beautiful club and that is always my main target.”
Image source, SNSImage caption, Walter Smith was in charge when Rangers lost out to Zenit St Petersburg in 2008
'Rangers will give us more space'published at 19:24 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Visiting manager Domenico Tedesco insists goals are on the agenda for RB Leipzig this evening.
At his media conference yesterday, he said: "We’re leading 1-0 - that’s the starting position. Still, we need goals in Glasgow because we expect Rangers to push hard and make life difficult for us.
"Scoring goals is always a good recipe. We put in a good performance in the first leg despite Rangers being so deep.
"It’s usually a bit different away from home, Rangers will give us more space and if we have more space we can be very dangerous."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Leipzig fans are already inside the stadium making plenty of noise
'I hope our atmosphere can affect them'published at 19:21 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Ibrox is sure to a riot of colour and noise this evening and captain James Tavernier is hoping a raucous home crowd can help knock RB Leipzig off their stride.
"We have seen really good teams come to Ibrox and struggle sometimes," said the full-back yesterday.
"I hope our atmosphere can affect them. I think there will maybe be a little bit of nerves, but we are playing at home in front of 50,000 fans.
"The boys will soak it up. That’s what we want and that’s what we’ll need.
"All we can do is give it our best, give it our all and leave everything on that pitch to have no regrets."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Rangers captain James Tavernier is the joint top scorer in this season's Europa League, with six goals
'Aribo better with back to goal'published at 19:18 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Richard Foster
Former Rangers defender on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageI thought Sakala would play based on how he played at the weekend. He was Rangers best attacking threat and he took his goal well. But Aribo is better with his back to goal even though it's not his natural role.
'Not surprised Sakala misses out'published at 19:16 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Mark Hateley
Former Rangers striker on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageI'm not really surprised Sakala isn't playing. The way Rangers are set up will suit the night.
Can West Ham find a way back?published at 19:13 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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West Ham or Eintracht Frankfurt await the winners of this game in the Seville final on 18 May.
The Germans have a one-goal advantage in that semi-final too, with Eintracht winning 2-1 in London last week.
You can follow that game over here.
'Let's make Jimmy proud'published at 19:11 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Jimmy Bell started working as the club kitman just before the arrival of Graeme Souness in 1986 and worked under 11 different Rangers managers.
"It was a hard day for all of us," said Giovanni van Bronckhorst yesterday.
"It was a really big game already, but we are all very determined to give everything we can to make everyone proud, especially make Jimmy proud.
"We still mourn, we are still down, but the character of my players is the best I have seen in any teams I have coached and I am sure that the character, the determination will be there and we will do everything to reach the final."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Giovanni van Bronckhorst with Jimmy Bell at last month's Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic
Image source, SNSImage caption, Jimmy Bell was on the touchline at Celtic Park on Sunday, but passed away on Tuesday
Aribo to lead attack?published at 19:08 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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In the first leg, Rangers started with Ryan Kent and Scott Wright as a front two, switching to Joe Aribo in a lone striker's role after the interval, while Fashion Sakala came off the bench to have a go in the number nine position.
The spell with Aribo leading the line was probably the most successful, so will the Nigeria international get the nod in the continued absence of Kemar Roofe and Alfredo Morelos?
What happened last week?published at 19:05 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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Following a stout defensive display, Rangers were 85 minutes away from a goalless draw in Germany.
Their resistance was broken by a stunning Angelino volley, while star striker Christopher Nkunku was earlier guilty of a shocking miss, blazing over the top of an open goal.
Rangers didn't create much of note in attack, with Ryan Kent shooting wide with their one good opening.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Angelino crashed in the only goal at the Red Bull Arena
Leipzig look to Poulsenpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 5 May 2022
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RB Leipzig were without three suspended players in the first leg; Willi Orban, Kevin Kampl and Mohamed Simakan.
All three returned for Monday's loss at Borussia Monchengladbach and the former two stay in the side tonight.
From last week's win over Rangers, Tyler Adams drops out, along with Marcel Halstenberg and Dominik Szoboszlai as experienced Denmark striker Yusssuf Poulsen joins the attack.