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The Guardian - UK
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Simon Burnton and Tom Davies (for a bit)

Barcelona and Rangers progress in Europa League – as it happened

Both Napoli and Barcelona teams protest against the war in Ukraine.
Both Napoli and Barcelona teams protest against the war in Ukraine. Photograph: Ssc Napoli/Getty Images

Right, that’s all from me. Two ties remain tied as I type, but I’m afraid they will have to be played to a conclusion liveblogless. Here’s a selection of reports on the evening’s football in England and across Europe. Bye!

Here’s a report on Rangers’ triumph from Ewan Murray:

Borussia Dortmund were the favourites to win the Europa League before this tie with Rangers. By the time it concluded – sadly though that was for neutrals – the Germans found themselves eliminated from the competition.

For Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who has watched Rangers stutter on the domestic front, this felt a hugely significant success.

Rangers had a the aim of not wasting the lead earned by an outstanding display at Signal Iduna Park and duly delivered. Dortmund’s showing amid a raucous atmosphere on Glasgow’s south side was markedly better than in front of their own support but they proved unable to turn the tide. Over 180 minutes, Rangers played the more effective football.

Much more here:

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