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Ross Pilcher

Rangers learn Champions League play-off round opponents if they defeat Malmo

It's Olympiakos or Ludogrets standing between Rangers and the Champions League group stages should they beat Malmo.

The Swedes host the Scottish Premiership champions tomorrow night before the second leg at Ibrox a week later.

And they could be playing in front of a full house if the Scottish Government gives the green light after lifting Covid restrictions.

That doesn't alter the assignment for Steven Gerrard's men, who now know who lies in wait at the final hurdle.

The Greek side will be favourites and have plenty of Champions League experience over the years. They take on Ludogrets, based in Razgrad, Bulgaria.

They would be the preferred opponents you would imagine, with a trip to Athens never first choice given the hostile atmosphere and heat at this time of year.

But Rangers have taken on and beaten bigger and better in Europa, and will see this as a very winnable tie should they get the job done against Malmo over the next eight days.

The games will be played on 17/18 and 24/25 of August.

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