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Mark Walker

Rangers' Europa League opponents Lyon get daunting comparison as Strasbourg boss makes Ligue 1 prediction

Rangers will face a Lyon team who are good enough to compete with star-studded PSG this season, according to the manager of their latest victims.

Steven Gerrard 's side face a huge ask in their opening Europa League tie in the Group Stages on Thursday with French giants Lyon set to visit a sold-out Ibrox.

Peter Bosz's side face an important week because after playing in Glasgow, they have to travel to face Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and co. at the Parc des Princes on Sunday in a massive Ligue 1 clash.

Lyon eased to a 3-1 win against Strasbourg at the weekend with former Celtic stars Moussa Dembele and Jason Denayer both on target.

And Strasbourg boss Julien Stephan reckons this Lyon side have enough top players to challenge PSG this weekend, after praising Dembele's goal.

He said: "First of all, Moussa Dembele scored an exceptional goal and you have to recognise that.

"Whether Lyon will be able to worry PSG depends. If they play the way they did in the second half against us, then they can.

"Although it's always easier to play when you are winning.

"What I would say is that both PSG and Lyon are two great teams who both have exceptional players on each side. It will be a fantastic game."

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