Rangers’ Europa League Qualification Battle Against Union Saint-Gilloise
Rangers are preparing for a crucial UEFA Europa League clash against Union Saint-Gilloise on January 30, seeking to secure their position in the competition. Currently sitting ten points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, Philippe Clement’s squad faces a significant challenge at Ibrox.
Current Europa League Standing and Qualification Scenarios
Following their defeat at Manchester United, Rangers hold 11 points from seven matches, positioning them 13th in the league phase table. While automatic Round of 16 qualification appears challenging, they’ve secured a playoff spot. The qualification structure works as follows:
• Top 8 teams: Direct Round of 16 qualification
• 9th to 24th placed teams: Playoff qualification
• 25th to 36th placed teams: Elimination from European competition
Rangers’ chances for top-eight qualification remain slim, requiring both a victory and favorable results from other matches. A draw would push them to 12 points, potentially reaching 11th place if other results align.
Playoff Draw Details and Timeline
The knockout-round playoff draw is scheduled for Friday, January 31, at UEFA’s Nyon headquarters. The ceremony typically begins at 1 p.m. CET (7 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. GMT). Teams placed 9th to 16th receive seeding advantages, including home-field advantage in second-leg matches.
Match Schedule and Playoff Dates
Key dates for the knockout phase:
• First leg playoffs: February 13, 2025
• Second leg playoffs: February 20, 2025
• Round of 16 draw: February 21, 2025
Broadcast Information and Viewing Options
The match will be available across various platforms:
• USA: Paramount+ streaming
• Canada: DAZN
• UK: TNT Sports 3 and discovery+
• Australia: Stan Sport
• Kickoff time: 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT
