Rangers have a tough test in store this evening as they travel to face Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League.
The pair go head-to-head in the knockout round play-off, a new phase introduced to the tournament this season, which pits the teams relegated into the competition out of the Champions League against those who finished second in the Europa League group stage, with a place in the last-16 on the line.
Dortmund come into the former category, having finished third in their Champions League group behind Ajax and Sporting, while Rangers were runners-up behind Lyon in the second-tier competition.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of tonight’s game...
Date, kick-off time and venue
Dortmund vs Rangers is scheduled for a 5:45pm GMT kick-off today - Thursday, February 17, 2022.
Westfalenstadion in Dortmund will host the first-leg match.
Where to watch Dortmund vs Rangers
TV channel: Tonight’s match will be televised live on BT Sport 2. Coverage begins at 5:15pm.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will also be able to watch the action online via the website or BT Sport app.
Live blog: You can also follow all the action as it happens with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog.
Dortmund vs Rangers team news
Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland looks set to miss out despite returning to training after a groin issue, but Gio Reyna should be back from illness.
Alfredo Morelos was one of several key players rested for Rangers’ win over Annan Athletic in the Scottish League Cup and will return, while Aaron Ramsey could make his European bow after signing on deadline day.
Dortmund vs Rangers prediction
Dortmund’s form since the turn of the year has been a little mixed, with four league wins to keep some pressure on Bayern Munich at the top punctuated by a 5-2 hammering at home by Bayer Leverkusen and a cup defeat to St. Pauli.
They should be able to get their noses well in front heading to Ibrox.
Dortmund to win 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Dortmund wins: 0
Draws: 2
Rangers wins: 0
