Union Saint-Gilloise boss Karl Geraerts has dismissed claims that his side’s post-match celebrations against Rangers were disrespectful.
Gers midfielder John Lundstram accused the Belgians of over-egging it after they beat Gio van Bronckhorst’s side 2-0 in Leuven last week. The result leaves the Ibrox side needing to overcome a two-goal first leg deficit in a European tie for the first time in their history in order to progress to the Champions League playoff round, where they will face with Monaco or PSV.
USG lapped up their fans’ adulation after Teddy Teuma and Dante Vanzeir goals put them in the driving seat to win the tie. Their players linked arms at full-time and saluted the jubilant home fans as the Light Blues trudged up the tunnel following a damaging night in Belgium. The outcome stung Rangers, as did the post-match scenes, with Lundstram vowing to use them as a form of motivation ahead of the return meeting.
