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Robert Hynes

What time and TV channel is Royale Union Saint-Gilloise v Rangers on today?

Rangers travel to Belgium for the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round clash with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side begin their European campaign at this stage of the qualifiers after finishing runners-up to champions Celtic in last season's Scottish Premiership.

And Rangers look set to be without Ryan Kent and John Souttar for their Champions League opener.

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Souttar went off for James Sands in the second half of a difficult debut as Rangers came from behind to win 2-1 at Livingston on Saturday while Kent went over on his ankle late on. Centre-back Leon King trained with the team on Monday.

New signing Ridvan Yilmaz, a Turkey international left-back, and midfielder Rabbi Matondo, who missed the Livingston game with a knock, were among the group.

Colombia striker Alfredo Morelos also trained as he continues his recovery from the thigh injury which required surgery last season.

Here's what you need to know:

Where and when is it?

The match takes place King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in the Heverlee suburb of Leuven on Tuesday, August 2.

What time is kick-off?

The action kicks off at 7.45pm Irish and UK time.

What TV channel is it on?

Premier Sports 1 will show the game live from 7.15pm.

Quotes corner

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise manager Karel Geraerts: “As a team, we’ve come from very far in a short space of time. Just two years ago we were playing in the second division. Last year we returned to the top flight and did well.

“Now comes the next step. The players deserved to qualify for Europe after performing so well. We’ve drawn Rangers in the qualifying stages, this is a big club. The players may know them from the Play Station, they will know them from TV – but on Tuesday it’s up to them to get a result. I’m convinced they will play without fear or stage fright on the pitch.

“We must not forget we also have some players with international experience. Rangers are the favourites. They have more than us when you talk about budget, stadium, history. They’re a big team, so it’s up to them to handle that situation. For us, we’ll go on the field playing with our qualities, being proud to make a good game but showing all our respect to Rangers.

“Once we go on that field – and I’ve said this to my players from the start of pre-season, no matter if it’s a friendly game or a Champions League qualifier – I want us to go out to win. It will be 11 v 11 and that’s the message I’ve given to my players.”

Betting odds

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win: 9/5

Rangers win: 6/4

Draw: 9/4

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