Rangers have dropped into the Europa League proper after defeat to Dynamo Kyiv - and will be top seeds in the second tier competition.Philippe Clement's men lost out in the Champions League third qualifying round with the ten men Light Blues going down 2-0 on the night to lose the tie 3-1 on aggregate at their temporary Hampden home.
The men from Govan had the parachute of dropping into the Europa League regardless of elimination at this stage or in the play-off round with Kyiv the ones now facing Salzburg in a huge two-legged showdown to reach the big time and land the financial windfall that comes with it.But it is not all lost for Rangers on the European front and the fans could yet be paired with a familiar face.
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham into the competition this season and due to the new format, even thought the Light Blues are in pot one they could come up against their old nemesis.
It also means a potential date with Manchester United in what would prove to be mouthwatering Battle of Britain showdowns.Like the newly revamped Champions League, the Europa League will feature 36 clubs at the newly created league phase.
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