Summary

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  • Home win over Aris would confirm Rangers' place in next round

  • Rangers two behind leaders Real Betis, but three clear of Sparta

  • Danilo rolls in early opener for Rangers & Cantwell adds second with low shot

  • Haraslin sweeps Sparta back into it after the break before Danilo effort ruled out

  1. Postpublished at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers 0-0 Sparta Prague

    Sparta corner now.

    It's the first time they've been in the Rangers half.

  2. CLOSE!published at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers 0-0 Sparta Prague

    That's better.

    Sam Lammers zips a pass into Todd Cantwell on the right of the box and he drills one towards the back post.

    Danilo is sliding but just can't get there.

  3. Postpublished at 20:05 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers 0-0 Sparta Prague

    A bit sloppy between both sides so far, it has to be said.

  4. Postpublished at 20:03 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers 0-0 Sparta Prague

    Todd Cantwell takes a pass about 20-odd yards from goal and instantly hits the deck.

    He wants a foul. Nothing given.

  5. Postpublished at 20:02 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers 0-0 Sparta Prague

    It's worked short between James Tavernier and Todd Cantwell and comes to hee-haw.

    Not sure they'll be doing that again.

  6. Postpublished at 20:01 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers 0-0 Sparta Prague

    Rangers corner after 20 seconds. Decent start.

  7. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:00 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers 0-0 Sparta Prague

    Away we go at Ibrox.

  8. Tavernier's ridiculous goal returnpublished at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers vs Sparta Prague (2000)

    Jonathan Sutherland
    BBC Sport Scotland at Ibrox

    Do Rangers finally have a 20 goal a season striker lurking in their midst? Albeit one who doesn't play up front.

    James Tavernier is on fire. He has aleady scored 10 goals in 20 matches this season. Most strikers would bite your hand off for that return; the fact he plays right-back makes those numbers all the more staggering.

    In this sort of form Rangers will be hoping for another big night from their captain following his semi-final heroics versus Hearts.

  9. 'European nights always are special'published at 19:56 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)

    Rangers manager Philippe Clement to TNT Sports: "There is already a big change in the mindset of the supporters, much more positivity.

    "The players feel it, and that gives them a lot of energy. European nights are always special - I love it.

    "I always want to win, and we are going to play to get the three points. They are a good technical team, with a coach that I know well. We need to be at our highest level."

  10. 'Lammers must show quality'published at 19:54 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)

    Steven Thompson
    Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

    Sam Lammers has been slaughtered since his signing, but I've seen signs in the last couple of games that there is something in there.

    These are kind of games he needs to show it.

    Sam Lammers pre-matchImage source, SNS
  11. Perfect conditions at Ibroxpublished at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers vs Sparta Prague (20:00)

    Jonathan Sutherland
    BBC Sport Scotland at Ibrox

    It is undeniably cold at Ibrox right now but you get the feeling the white heat of a big European night is on the way, as Rangers prepare for what looks like being a pivotal night in their Europa League adventure against Sparta Prague.

    They are probably the two most likely sides to finish second in the group so this encounter here this evening holds huge significance.

    A perfect night for football, with most people you speak to here at Ibrox predicting a tight encounter.

  12. Davies replaces Balogun for Rangerspublished at 19:49 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)

    Philippe Clement makes just one change to the Rangers side that swept aside Hearts in the Viaplay Cup semi-final at the weekend.

    Ben Davies partners Connor Goldson in the centre of defence, replacing Leon Balogun.

    Rangers' Todd Cantwell and Danilo arrive at IbroxImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Todd Cantwell and Danilo both start again for Rangers

  13. LINE-UPS from Ibroxpublished at 19:47 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)

    Rangers XI: Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Davies, Barisic, Jack, Lundstram, Cantwell, Lammers, Sima, Danilo.

    Substitutes: McCrorie, K Wright, Dessers, Lawrence, Cifuentes, Sterling, Roofe, King, Devine, McCausland.

    Sparta Prague XI: Vindahl, Vitik, Gomez, Sorensen, Preciado, Sadilek, Kairinen, Zeleny, Kuchta, Birmancevic, Olatunji.

    Substitutes: Vorel, Surovcik, Pavelka, Karabec, Mejdr, Laci, Haraslin, Vydra, Wiesner, Sevcik, Sejk.

  14. Our final destination this Thursdaypublished at 19:46 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)

    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)Image source, SNS
    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)Image source, SNS
    Rangers v Sparta Prague (20:00)Image source, SNS
  15. Postpublished at 19:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    We'll have more reaction from Greece as we get it.

    It's time to turn our attention to Ibrox...

  16. Postpublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Don't take anything away from the Dons for that result tonight though.

    A monumental effort.

  17. Aberdeen are out of Europepublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
    Breaking

    It's confirmed.

    Eintracht have won in Helsinki.

    With two games to play, Aberdeen are out of the Conference League.

    Group G table graphicImage source, SNS
  18. Postpublished at 19:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    Still going in Helsinki, where Eintracht still lead 1-0 in the 95th minute.

  19. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    PAOK 2-2 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen are out of Europe, as it stands.

    What a result this is though, some effort.

  20. Postpublished at 19:39 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023

    PAOK 2-2 Aberdeen

    Richard Jensen long throw time.

    This is the last attack. Surely.