Union Saint-Gilloise are the opponents for Rangers in the Champions League third qualifying round - and they've had a road of highs and lows to get to where they're at.
The Belgian side have been drawn as the Ibrox club's first European opponents this term and stand between them and a play-off spot. It's a pinnacle moment for the Belgians after a long struggle for one of the nation's clubs to even get back to their country's top tier.
Rangers are desperate to reach the elite European group stages for the first time since late Walter Smith's time in charge but will be under no illusion they will face stern tests before that. They come into this continental campaign buoyed by last year's run at the Europa League, which culminated in a runners-up spot, only losing the final on penalties to German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville during May.
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Now aiming to go deeper into the competition above is key. Here's the lowdown on Rangers' first opponents in their quest to do so.
Who are Union Saint-Gilloise?
The club is one of the most successful in the history of Belgian football. The club won 11 Belgian championships in a 31-year span between 1904 and 1935, making it the most successful side in the land pre-World War II.
They were promoted back to the First Division for the first time in 49 years last year and unbelievably finished four points off eventual title winner Club Brugge in May. A second-placed finish was their highest since in 87 years.
That feat was a borderline miracle given they had been a part-time outfit as recently as 2016 and Irish-born sporting director Chris O'Loughlin is credited with much of the business that's turned them into title contenders
When were they formed?
They came into existence on 1 November 1897, 124 years ago.
What is their nickname
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise to give them their full name, go by the nicknames of Les Unionistes and Union 60 traditionally.
Where do they play their home games?
Saint-Gilloise matches are played at the compact Joseph Marien Stadium which since 2018, has held a 9,400 capacity
Who is the manager and notable players
Former Club Brugge midfielder Karel Geraerts is the head coach and he's watched some key players leave so far this summer.
The likes of Dante Vanzeir are still around though and he netted 13 league goals last season, attracting reported Brighton, Brentford and Atalanta interest.
There's a UK theme to their backline with Christian Burgess at centre-back alongside Ross Sykes, who's joined from Accrington Stanley.
Fun facts
Their owner, Tony Bloom, is also the owner of Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion.
Interestingly, the Brussel-based outfit's vocal supporters group is called the Union Bhoys, inspired by Celtic's nickname.
Union Sant-Gilloise fans founded their ultras group 21 years ago and share much of the same ethos as the green and white faithful.
Speaking to When Saturday Comes, journalist and club fan PM Doutreligne explained: "The most vocal of our supporter groups – the Union Bhoys – is named in tribute to Celtic.
"This regularly leads to the surreal sight of supporters in Celtic attire belting out the USG chant "Toute ma vie je resterai un Unioniste" (I'll be a Unionist till I die)."
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