You wouldn't have guessed it was coming after that defeat in Cyprus but it's all looking good now for Rangers in Europe.They face Aris Limassol in a much better place than they were for the reverse leg with Philippe Clement restoring the good vibes after the doldrums that came in the immediate aftermath of Michael Beale's tenure.
They welcome the Cypriots to Ibrox knowing they can qualify with a game to spare if all goes to plan. It's a big game for Aris too though, who know they need to win to keep their own European hopes alive.
They sit bottom of the group, those three points against Rangers the only ones they have mustered so far, and really need to repeat the feat to keep up with the teams above them.
And all of that is before we consider the other game where Betis travel Sparta Prague knowing they can win the group for themselves.
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