RANGERS have landed themselves a Europa League final spot having beat RB Leipzig in a thrilling encounter at Ibrox.
The Gers got off to an incredible start when James Tavernier and Glen Kamara put them 2-0 up in under 25 minutes.
But Christopher Nkunku’s sensational volley unsettled a few nerves in the stadium.
However John Lundstram was on hand to thump home the winner sending Rangers to Seville on Wednesday, May 18.
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- RESULT: Rangers 3-1 RB Leipzig (3-2 on agg)
- TV/ live stream: BT Sport 2
- Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic, Jack, Lundstram, Kamara, Wright, Aribo, Kent
- RB Leipzig XI: Gulacsi, Angelino, Orban, Klostermann, Gvardiol, Henrichs, Kampl, Laimer, Olmo, Poulsen, Nkunku
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That is all!
That’s all from us on SunSport tonight, and sees the end of our coverage of Rangers vs Leipzig.
It was an action packed game that saw Rangers progress to a European final against Frankfurt.
Join us again for the final in Seville on Saturday 18th May.
Goodnight!
Ryan Kent applauds the excellent Rangers fans at Ibrox.Credit: Getty The Finale!
Goalscorer Lundstram speaks out!
Former Premier League star John Lundstram says tonight is the best moment in his career.
He told BT Sport: !I came in with a good feeling about tonight. But to actually do it is huge.
“What an achievement.
“I didn’t realise we had played 60 games! We go out to give everything every time.
“They are a phenomenal team and we knew they’d put pressure on us.
“This is the biggest height in my career. Playing in the Premier League was big for me but this is bigger.”
Tavernier Interview!
On his goal:
“I didn’t know if it was gonna be offside, but I got the goal, and helped the boys!”
On the final:
“We will go into it full of confidence, but Frankfurt got into the final for a reason, you know it’s one game and we fully back ourselves. We will give everything like we gave tonight… We are in this competition to win.”
Savour every second!
The Rangers players are not going into the dressing room, and why would they?
They are savouring every moment of these celebrations.
Ally McCoist dancing!
Ally McCoist is dancing with Rangers fans in the BT Sport studio, the stadium is absolutely bouncing.
It is a beautiful sight to see everyone enjoying the experience so much.
James Tavernier top scorer.
James Tavernier (A RIGHT BACK) is the Europa League top scorer this season so far.
He is a seriously quality player, and deserves all the praise he is getting at the moment.
Rangers captain James Tavernier is a sensation.Credit: Reuters What a story for Rangers
What a story. Rangers are in the Europa League final.
Some really big performances in there, Ryan Kent, John Lundstram, James Tavernier, Connor Goldson.
Rangers should be so proud of themselves, nine years ago they were playing in the Scottish third division.
Beaten Dortmund, Red Star, Braga and now Leipzig.
What a journey.
Kent was sublime, as were the Rangers fans.Credit: Reuters Pack your bags!
Pack your bags Rangers fans! You are off to sunny Spain!
It is Rangers vs Frankfurt in the Europa League Final.
With the spirit of Jimmy Bell in their hearts, they say goodbye to one legend, and welcome 11 new ones!
What. A. Game.
Full Time! Rangers vs Frankfurt final!
3-2 to Rangers, Full Time.
Gulacsi is up! Corner!
The keeper is up for a Leipzig corner!
Sakala through! Offside.
92. Lundstram bursts down the left hand side, and feeds Fashion Sakala.
He misses but is offside anyway.
Three minutes added time
91. There will be three added minutes as Leipzig surge forward with numbers.
Rangers are holding on here! Stand your ground!
Kamara is down
89. There is a clash involving Glen Kamara who stays down, Leipzig take the free kick and he is quickly back on his feet. Suspect.
He’s not playing!
87. The ball bounces around in the Rangers penalty area and hits the referee, it will be a free kick to the Gers.
Rampant celebrations
86. The celebrations inside Ibrox were rampant after that third goal.
What absolute scenes we are witnessing here, sheer euphoria.
One eye on the clock, the other on the team.
It is not over till it is over.
Rangers players celebrate their third goal. Absolute limbs.Credit: AP Leipzig substitutions
85. Poulsen and Angelino are off late for Leipzig
They are being replaced by Andre Silva and Marcel Halstenburg.
Leipzig are now desperate for a goal.
John Lundstram!
82. A VAR check is complete! It stands!
The ball is lofted in by Ryan Kent, it is cleared by Gvardiol but only as far as Lundstram who strokes it home from 8 yards out on the volley.
Good finish! Scenes!
Goal Rangers! 3-2 Rangers!
John Lundstram!
Nkunku chance
78. He should have a shot there but instead looks for Poulsen in the box, he does not find him and Rangers clear once more.
The side in blue are clinging on now.
Rangers corner.
76. Whipped in by Tavernier, comes to nothing.
The ball comes back in from Tavernier again, and Gulacsi is fouled when he goes to win it in the air, free kick Leipzig.
Great play Leipzig
74. Wing play on the right hand side leads to a flashed cross in the box which is missed by all those in white.
Lucky for Rangers.
The pressure is on.
74. Rangers are under the kosh now.
We have seen one big comeback already, and we could have another one on here.
The stocks go up!
71. Nkunku has done so well there, what a goal.
His stock has just increased a little bit more there, a cross comes in from the left side, and he calmly volleys home into the top right corner.
That is why the big clubs are after him. Great finish, great player.
Goal Leipzig! Nkunku! 2-2 on aggregate!
Leipzig have pulled one back and it is 2-2 on aggregate!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
