The club’s all-time time top goal scorer’s record has sat for almost a quarter of a century since he notched his 21st continental goal against GI Gotu in 1997. But 23 years later, Colombian Morelos matched the tally with a header against Lech Poznan in last week’s Europa League group stage match at Ibrox.
McCoist is still the all-time leading Scottish-based goalscorer in European competition but a goal against Benfica, Standard Liege or another against Poznan – or even beyond further in the competition, could give Morelos the top spot.
Here we look back at how both achieved each of their 21 goals – McCoist across 54 games from 1984 to 1997 and Morelos’ between a goal against NK Osijek in July 2018 and last week’s super-sub appearance against Lech Poznan.
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29. McCoist v Alania Vladikavkaz 96/97
The forward's treble helped Rangers to an impressive 10-3 aggregate win Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes

30. Morelos v Porto 19/20
Converting Ryan Jack's pass broke the deadlock against the Portuguese for Morelos' 15th European goal in a 2-0 win - during a 12 match unbeaten streak Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group

31. McCoist v Alania Vladikavkaz 96/97
He clinched his hat-trick with his 16th goal in all European competitions Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes

32. Morelos v Feyenoord 19/20
Morelos struck his 16th Rangers European goal to level in the second half against Feyenoord after Steven Gerrard's side trailed at the break. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group

