Summary

  • Europa League final: Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers (Wed, 20:00 BST)

  • Around 100,000 Rangers fans are expected in Seville

  • Rangers' first European final in 14 years; Frankfurt last featured in one in 1980

  1. Getting the party startedpublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 18 May 2022

    Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers (20:00)

    Rangers fans are already in good spirits before the final...

    Considering temperatures are expected to be in the 30s, let's hope they don't burn themselves out before kick-off!

    Rangers fans in SevilleImage source, PA Media
    Rangers fansImage source, PA Media
  2. 'Zeroes to heroes' - Mark Hateleypublished at 09:51 British Summer Time 18 May 2022

    Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers (20:00)

    Good Morning Scotland
    BBC Radio Scotland

    Mark Hateley (right) scored as Rangers went for the title in 1991Image source, SNS
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    Mark Hateley (right) scored as Rangers closed on the title in 1991

    In Seville, Rangers legend Mark Hateley tells the intrepid Phil Goodlad it's been a long, long wait to get there.

    "I was a young man back in the day, that's how long it's been," says the 60-year-old former striker, who won six Scottish league titles with Rangers.

    "I think it's a great period for the club at the moment. They've come from relatively zeroes to heroes very, very quickly over a period that has been a difficult for them, coming back through the leagues...

    "This is a remarkable feat where we find ourselves tonight."

    Hateley also says Rangers fans will expect the team to do them proud and urges everyone to enjoy the experience.

    You can listen to the full interview here.

  3. Five Frankfurt fans arrestedpublished at 09:42 British Summer Time 18 May 2022

    Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers (20:00)

    With so many thousands of fans of both clubs pouring into Seville, combined with drink and searing heat, there were fears of events boiling over.

    Police in Seville say five Eintracht Frankfurt fans were arrested for disorder last night as supporters continued to gather for tonight’s Europa League final.

    One Rangers fan was treated for a head injury, but police say there were no serious injuries. Authorities in Seville say up to 150,000 fans could be in the city by the time the game kicks off, so let's hope they all just enjoy the big occasion.

    Fans at airportImage source, PA Media
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    Airports around the UK, Germany and around Europe have been busy ferrying fans to Seville

  4. Seville Phil with Rangers lowdownpublished at 09:29 British Summer Time 18 May 2022

    Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers (20:00 BST)

    Of course BBC Radio Scotland has already been busy covering the events in Seville from the early hours on Good Morning Scotland.

    Our Seville Phil, Mr Good-morning-lad, has been speaking to former Rangers striker Mark Hateley and fellow BBC pundit and former Ibrox defender Richard Foster to gather their thoughts on the big game. Meanwhile, BBC Radio 4's Today programme has been speaking to Rangers legend Dave Smith.

    More on that to come...

  5. Planes, trains and automobiles ...this morning's phone in on Radio Scotlandpublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 18 May 2022

    Mornings with Kaye Adams
    BBC Radio Scotland

    As 100,000 Rangers fans descend on Seville for tonight's Europa Cup final, Kaye wants to know if you're a football fan or a football phobic?

    What lengths have you gone to follow your team?

    Kaye Adams is taking your calls on tonight's huge match.

    Text your view on 80295.

    Click here to listen to Call Kaye.

  6. Rangers' big day has arrivedpublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 18 May 2022

    Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers (20:00 BST)

    Good morning and welcome to what could be the day when Giovanni van Bronckhorst's Rangers side lift the Europa League trophy.

    It has already been one of the greatest achievements in the Glasgow club's history just to get to the tournament's finale in Seville. Can they go one step more against German side Eintracht Frankfurt this evening and make it arguably their greatest?

    Stay with us for all the build-up and latest news from Seville here on the BBC Sport Scotland website.

    Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Oliver Glasner and Rangers manager Giovanni van BronckhorstImage source, Getty Images
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    Oliver Glasner's Eintracht Frankfurt and Giovanni van Bronckhorst' Rangers go head-to-head in Seville