Rangers will look to take another huge step towards qualification for the Champions League as they face Viktoria Plzen in the second leg of the third qualifying round at the Doosan Arena on Tuesday (kick-off: 6pm).
Russell Martin’s side enter the game on the back of another difficult result in the Scottish Premiership, where they had James Tavernier’s injury-time penalty to thank for rescuing a 1-1 draw against Dundee at Ibrox on Saturday evening. However, after inflicting a 3-0 defeat over their opponents in last week’s first leg in Glasgow, the Gers head to Plzen well in control of the tie.
In truth, the hosts have it all to do, and enter the game on the back of a difficult weekend result against 1. FC Slovácko in the Czech First League, where they were forced to settle for a 1-1 after conceding a 93rd-minute penalty.
Despite their commanding lead, there’s certain to be intrigue as to how Martin sets his side up. His shock starting XI saw both Tavernier and Nicolas Raskin dropped to the bench, though the latter may be handed a reprieve after rescuing a point for Rangers at the weekend.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Rabbi Matondo - Rangers - OUT
Still out with injury, and has been omitted from the Rangers squad for the Champions League qualifiers. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Hamza Igamane - Rangers - OUT
The Moroccan striker has missed the club's last four games and will remain absent for the Champions League clash against Viktoria Plzen. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Nicolas Raskin - Rangers - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Belgium international has fallen out of favour with Russell Martin. Could he be given a reprieve though, after Saturday's overall dismal display against Dundee? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group