On April 7, 1993, it was a winner takes all group stage match in Marseille – but it ended 1-1.
Franck Sauzee, later to play and manage at Hibs, scored the home side’s opener in the Stade Velodrome on but Ian Durrant’s drive levelled the scores and sent the group stage to a last day showdown when Walter Smith’s Rangers faced CSKA Moscow at Ibrox, and the French champions took on Club Bruges.
More than 40,000 took in the make or break game described as 'absolute bedlam in the Velodrome’ by Scottish Television’s commentator Gerry McNee on the night 28 years ago but Walter Smith’s team fell just short of a place in the final against AC Milan.
Here’s a look back at the Rangers team who took on the French champions, and eventual winners of the competition that night – and where they are now.
13. Neil Murray
Product of the Ibrox youth ranks, Murray scored a Scottish Cup winner at Hampden, but moved on to Falkirk which he juggled with accountancy. Later became a Rangers scout. Photo: SNS Group Jeff Holmes
14. Gary McSwegan
Memorable header in the first fixture's comeback draw, McSwegan couldn't repeat the feat in the south of France. Scored a league clinching goal at Airdrie before moving to Notts County. Later bounced around several Scottish clubs and now working as a football agent. Photo: SNS Group
15. Opposition - Marseille
The Marseille team was littered with big names including future World Cup winner Fabien Barthez (pictured). MARSEILLE: Barthez, Boli, Angloma, Di Meco, Abedi Pele, Desailly, Sauzee, Eydelie, Deschamps, Voeller, Boksic. Photo: SNS Group