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Ben Banks

Union Saint-Gilloise in depth as Rangers opponents miracle story reviewed amid Celtic ultras connection

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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