Twelve years ago today, Rangers completed a rollercoaster journey to the Uefa Cup final. It was a path which started on July 31, 2007 when the team hosted crack Montenegrin outfit Zeta in the second qualifying round for the Champions League.
The Ibrox side reached the group stages, beating Stuttgart, recording a famous 3-0 win in Lyon and drawing with Barcelona in their first three fixtures but still failed to reach the knockout stage after three straight defeats. The path diverged into the Uefa Cup where Rangers, thanks to some robust and resilient defensive performances saw off Panathinaikos, Werder Bremen, Sporting CP and then Fiorentina.
We look back at the team which defeated the Italian side on penalties in Florence to set up a final showdown in Manchester with Russian giants Zenit St Petersburg.
9. Barry Ferguson
Was left distraught when his opening penalty was brilliantly saved by Frey in the shootout but was left exultant at the end. Led Kelty Hearts to the Lowland League title this past season. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Steve Welsh
10. Kevin Thomson
Played an understated role on the night, one of four Uefa Cup appearances that season. Back at Ibrox as an Academy coach and has his own coaching business. | Getty Images Photo: Ryan Pierse
11. Jean-Claude Darcheville
The Frenchman wasn't the most prolific scorer but Walter Smith liked what he brought to the team, especially in Europe. Was taken off for Daniel Cousin. Went back to play in France before retiring in 2014 after a spell in French Guiana. | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Steve Welsh
12. Daniel Cousin
An eventful match for the sub. Went close to scoring before being red carded in extra-time for a headbutt on Fabio Liverani. Went on to play in England before becoming a manager, taking over as Gabon boss. Was last in charge of sixth-tier French side ES Fos-sur-Mer | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Steve Welsh