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Mya Bollan

6 memorable Rangers European goals from Paul Gascoigne's super solo to Kemar Roofe's worldie

Rangers are on the hunt for Europa League glory as they travel to Germany to face RB Leipzig in the competitions semi final first leg this Thursday.

Gio van Bronckhorst' s side will be hoping for some goals as they look to secure a place in the grand finale where they would face either West Ham or Eintracht Frankfurt.

Rangers certainly have some experience in scoring both memorable and significant goals in European competitions throughout the years.

Take Kemar Roofe 's effort from the half way line just two years ago - an absolute stunner.

And there are plenty more to mention - from Rod Wallace's team effort goal back in 1999 to Mark Hateley's super volley against Leeds in '92.

We took a look back at some crackers and listed six to wonder at below...

Kemar Roofe: Standard Liege vs Rangers (2020)

Kemar Roofe made it 2-0 with a stunning goal from the halfway line during Rangers' Europa League clash with Standard Liege in Belgium back in October 2020.

The Englishman held off the challenge of one opponent, skipped past another and beat the goalkeeper from the centre of the pitch.

Roofe’s shot was measured at 54.7 yards (49.9m) out – making it the longest-range goal ever scored in the Europa League.

Then boss Steven Gerrard described Roofe's wonder strike against the Belgians as "the best goal he has ever witnesses first hand" during his 22-year long professional career.

The individual brilliance, resilience, awareness and execution of Roofe’s effort certainly puts his goal in amongst the greatest goals scored by Rangers in Europe.

Rod Wallace: Rangers vs Borussia Dortmund (1999)

Rod Wallace netted one of the best team goals any Scottish team has scored in Europe back in 1999.

It came during Rangers' clash with Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the UEFA Cup second round at Ibrox.

Starting from the edge of their own penalty box, Dick Advocaat's men put 21 passes together in a superb move - involving all ten outfield players - which culminated in Arthur Numan and Jorg Albertz combining cleverly to set up Wallace's one-touch finish.

The brilliantl-worked goal was one of two during the night's action in Glasgow, with Rangers completing the tie with a 2-0 victory.

Claudio Reyna: Rangers vs Parma (1999)

A goal to remember came during the Rangers vs Parma clash back in 1999.

Claudio Reyna's strike doubled Rangers' lead 14 minutes from time after some incredible team play.

Wallace picked up the ball inside his own half and charged at the Parma defence.

The striker managed to somehow find his way into the penalty area before crossing the ball into Neil McCann who cleverly laid it off to the onrushing Reyna.

The American midfielder then drilled the ball through the legs of Parma's Lilian Thuram and past goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon who stood between the sticks.

Paul Gascoigne: Rangers v Steaua Bucharest (1995)

We can't list Rangers' goals without including a strike from Paul Gascoigne.

Gazza's strike against Steaua Bucharest is certainly one to remember after the striker's solo efforts made it 1-0 at Ibrox during the UEFA Champions League group stages back in 1995.

Gascoigne travelled from his own half with the ball at his feet, taking on numerous Bucharest defenders en route.

He made his way into the penalty box before slotting the ball ring bang in the centre of the goal, defeating keeper Bodgan Stelea.

Gazza's effort was not quite enough to secure a Rangers victory, with the game ending 1-1 after an equaliser from Adrian Ilie in the 55th minute

Mark Hateley: Leeds United vs Rangers (1992)

In November of 1992, Mark Hateley netted his most memorable goal for Rangers.

The second leg of the "Battle of Britain" saw the Glasgow side travel to Elland Road to face Leeds.

Rangers took the lead after just three minutes as Hateley's super volley hit the back of the net

The clash ended with a 2-1 victory with the performance deemed Rangers' "best display in 20 years' by the press at the time.

Bobby Russell: PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers (1978)

Rangers have certainly had many great victories in Europe over the years with their triumph over Dutch champions in PSV Eindhoven back in 1978 right up there.

The Light Blues travelled to the Philips Stadium after a goalless first leg at Ibrox.

PSV had won the Uefa Cup the previous season and had never lost a European match on their own ground.

But Rangers managed to stop that run with a 3-2 victory following Bobby Russel's curling shot in the dying moments of the clash.

More than 30 years later the goal is still considered by many fans to be the best they have ever seen scored by a Rangers player in Europe.

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