Rangers vs Club Brugge LIVE SCORE: Team news & build-up as Gers face final Champions League hurdle
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RANGERS have already come through two qualifying rounds just to get to this point.
ut if they're to reach the promised land of the Champions League, Russell Martin's men will need to negotiate their toughest challenge yet.
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Russell Martin is looking to lead Rangers to the Champions League
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Club Brugge boss Nicky Hayen
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Rangers got past Panathinaikos in the second qualifying round before seeing-off Viktoria Plzen in the next.
Now, it's the Belgian giants Club Brugge who lie in wait.
The sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in a friendly at Ibrox just over a month ago.
This time, it's VERY real.
A place in the league phase of the Champions League is the big prize on offer.
Rangers XI: TBD.
Club Brugge XI: TBD.
When does Rangers vs Club Brugge kick off?
Rangers face Club Brugge TONIGHT, 19 August
It's the first leg of the sides' Champions League play-off round clash
The winner will advance to the Champions League league phase
The match is taking place at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow
Rangers vs Club Brugge kicks-off at 8pm UK time
Francois Letexier from France is the referee with fellow Frenchman Willy Delajod leading the VAR operation
Is Rangers vs Club Brugge on TV? Can I live stream it?
Rangers vs Club Brugge is being shown live on Amazon Prime Video
Coverage begins at 7.30pm
Prime subscribers can live stream the match as part of their subscription
Sportsound will have live radio commentary on BBC Radio Scotland
You can also follow every kick with SunSport's LIVE match blog
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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