Rangers once again will need to face the hard task of the qualification route in order to dine out at Europe's top table. The newly revamped Champions League comes increased riches and with rivals Celtic guaranteed a spot in the group stage and the financial boost that comes with competing on the big stage, Philippe Clement and Co will be determined to join the party.
The Hoops gain access to the tournament proper once again after their Scottish Premiership title triumph with the Light Blues having to do things the hard way following their second place finish.
It's the same path they've faced in the last couple of seasons with Giovanni van Bronckhorst successful in his attempts before a group stage to forget while Michael Beale fell at the final hurdle.
Rangers face a big summer once more as Clement looks to do his wheeling and dealing early to give his side the best possible chance of the big time.
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