Rangers vs BSC Young Boys
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 12 December 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Ibrox Stadium (Glasgow).
How can the Rangers did not win it?
On Sunday, they take on Celtic in the League Cup Final at Hampden; the first time the two met in the finals since 2011.
The Gers totally dominated the first half but could not make a breakthrough.
Then, on the hour mark, Celtic the lead from a free kick with their first shot on target all game.
But then less than two minutes later, Rangers were awarded a penalty and Celtic right-back was sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
James Tavernier, regular penalty taker, missed his last two so the responsibility handed to Alfredo Morelos.
El Bufalo step, looking to score the first goal against Celtic, but saw his tame effort swatted away.
Steven Gerrard's side could not find an equalizer, even with only ten men, Celtic claimed the cup.
Nevertheless, the Rangers 'season' is far from over because they have a much greater gift to fight.
In the Premiership, they are only two points behind their rivals in the title race will go down to the wire.
But first, their attention is firmly on Europe and make it through to the last 32.
They have won both their matches at Ibrox so far, beating Feyenoord 1-0 and FC Porto 2-0.
Last time out, a pair of headers from Morelos saw them draw 2-2 with Feyenoord in Rotterdam.
That means they sit on top of Group G, needing only a point to qualify.
Victory will wrap top.
Is this going to be a special evening under the lights at Ibrox?
As for Young Boys, they are in pole position to qualify at the mid-way point of this group.
Now, their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
On matchday two, Christian Fassnacht scored the 93rd minute as Young Boys came from under the goal to beat Rangers 2-1 at the Stade de Suisse.
Later, Roger Assalé and then Jean-Pierre nsame both scored a penalty as they beat Feyenoord 2-0 in Bern.
However, they have not won since.
First, Marvin Spielmann equalizer helped them to a 1-1 draw at De Kuip.
Then, Fassnacht scored a sixth-minute header as they lead at home to Porto.
If they will be held, they must be qualified.
However, the Portuguese side scored twice in three minutes to leave Switzerland 2-1 winners.
Gerardo Seoane who left side in a difficult position.
In Group G: Rangers had eight points, Porto and Young Boys is in the seven and Feyenoord are not out of contention at five.
So Young Boys should be better results Porto is because they have a worse head to head record.
In all likelihood, they must win in Glasgow and, if they do, the Rangers can get out.
Can they make it through to the knockout stages of this competition for only the third time?
They were heading to Scotland in the form of decent domestic.
On Saturday, they beat 1-0 at home Luzern fighters.
That leaves them a point clear of FC Basel at the top of the Swiss Super League as they look to win a third consecutive title them.
However, European success that they crave so will they make it through this group?
Prediction
Rangers head into the final round group match top of Group G and only need a draw to qualify for the knockout stage. Failure to progress would cap a miserable week for the club after they lost in the Scottish League Cup final to Celtic on Sunday.
Young Boys will be through with a win or a draw for Porto lost. In that case, they will complete a level eight points with Feyenoord but through thanks to a superior head-to-head them on the Dutch side.
Young Boys won just three of their last 10 games away from home in all competitions. Rangers have won eight in a row at Ibrox. Steven Gerrard will be bitterly disappointed if his team did not finish the group with a victory.
Prediction:
Rangers 2 0 BSC Young Boys
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