After an impressive 3-1 first leg win over Fenerbahce in Istanbul last week, Barry Ferguson’s Rangers are on the cusp of making the quarter-finals of the Europa League as they welcome Jose Mourinho’s side to Ibrox this Thursday.
Two goals ahead in the tie, the Glasgow giants are daring to dream once again after last week’s astonishing performance saw them shock their Turkish counterparts thanks to a brace from Vaclav Cerny and a first-half strike from Cyriel Dessers.
While interim boss Ferguson insists that the tie is far from over, there is a bubbling of excitement building around Ibrox as Rangers look to edge closer to their second Europa League final in three years. Can they do it?
However the game goes, it is sure to be an intense night in Govan, as the Ibrox atmosphere gears up for another potentially famous European night against the Turkish outfit.
But who will be the 11 players tasked with getting Rangers to the final eight of the competition? Does fit again Dujon Sterling return to the side? Is Robin Propper fit enough after a blow to head in last week’s first leg? Will the formation remain the same?
The Scotsman has predicted how we think Rangers will line up, with plenty of talking points surrounding selection ahead of the game. Do you agree with our line up?
5. RWB: Ridvan Yilmaz
Barry Ferguson has a real dilemma at right-wing back, with Dujon Sterling now available for selection and more suited to the role. However, Turkish full-back has performed admirably when called upon, and we predict he'll be given the nod against Fenerbache. | SNS Group
6. CM: Connor Barron
Returned to the Rangers starting XI in Istanbul, and did enough to warrant a start for Thursday night's second leg. | SNS Group
7. CM: Nicolas Raskin
His stunning assist helped Rangers back an important third goal in Istanbul, and the young Belgian continues to grow in stature as weeks go on. A certain starter, baring any last minute knocks. | SNS Group
8. CM: Mohamed Diomande
Excellent in last week's first leg, the Ivorian will play slightly ahead of Nicolas Raskin and Connor Barron, and just behind Vaclav Cerny. | SNS Group