It would be remiss to look too far ahead but the hard facts state Rangers are 90 minutes away from a first appearance in the Champions League group stage in 12 years.
A sizeable task awaits in the form of PSV Eindhoven at their patch awaits, however, a signature win on the Continent has become the calling card of the Ibrox side in recent years. And if Rangers punch their £40million ticket that guarantees them a seat at European football's top table, they will receive fresh impetus in the transfer market.
Managing director Stewart Robertson laid out how last season's rousing run to the Europa League resulted in a greater money haul than reaching the Champions League group stage last season. But entering the world's most coveted tournament is good for business when reaching marquee Finals on a yearly basis remains a tall task. Gio van Bronckhorst hasn't stood still this summer and he and sporting director Ross Wilson have been busy with seven summer signings.
