1695321447Rangers unbeaten in six at home in Europa LeagueRangers are unbeaten in their last six matches at The Ibrox in the Europa League.
The Scottish side have only lost three games at home in the competition since it was renamed in 2009.
They’ll be hoping to keep this streak going against Betis tonight as the Europa League group stages get underway.
George Litchfield21 September 2023 19:37
1695321005Real Betis line-upBetis XI: Bravo, Bellerin, Pezzella, Bartra, Abner, Rodriguez, Marc Roca, Luiz Henrique, Isco, Ez Abde, Iglesias
George Litchfield21 September 2023 19:30
1695320667Michael Beale defensive after booing from home fansMichael Beale’s Rangers side were booed following a 1-0 defeat at home against Old Firm rivals Celtic.
The start of the season hasn’t been ideal for Beale, who are already four points behind their Glasgow rivals after also losing to Kilmarnock.
George Litchfield21 September 2023 19:24
1695320247Pellegrini says Scottish football is about ‘passion’Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini said he understood what Scottish football was about when discussing tonight’s fixture.
The veteran manager said: “I think I have a very good idea of what Scottish football is. It is about passion, direct football, fighting for every goal, trying to go box to box as quickly as they can.
“The intensity of the game is maybe not the same as Spain but it is something we must consider tomorrow because in 95 minutes they play 100 per cent, technical and physical.
“I had the chance to come here not only as a manager and I also came to watch Celtic v Rangers when I was in England as a coach. It is great football with great fans.”
George Litchfiel21 September 2023 19:17
1695320098Rangers ChangesMichael Beales makes several changes to his side which beat St. Johnstone last weekend.
Borna Barišić comes in at left-back for Ridvan Yilmaz, and José Cifuentes replaces the injured Nicholas Raskin.
Rabbi Matondo and Abdallah Sima replace Sam Lammers and Danilo going forward.
George Litchfield21 September 2023 19:14
1695319769Rangers line-upRangers XI: Butland, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Davies, Barisic, Lundstram, Cifuentes, Lawrence, Matondo, Sima, Roofe
George Litchfield21 September 2023 19:09
1695319347Rangers v Real Betis – LIVERangers are without midfielders Todd Cantwell and Nicolas Raskin, while Kieran Dowell is out with a knee injury and Steven Davis hasn’t yet recovered from a cruciate ligament injury.
Striker Danilo will also not feature following surgery on a fractured cheekbone.
Real Betis face problems in the goal-keeping department after Rui Silva was forced off in his side’s 5-0 defeat to Barcelona last weekend, with Claudio Bravo an uncertainty for the Spanish side.
Manager Manuel Pelligrini said pre-match he was hopeful the 40-year-old would be able to start after returning to training, but the Chilean may be forced to play third-choice Francisco Vietes who only made his top-division debut in the drumming against Barça.
George Litchfield21 September 2023 19:02
1695319227Rangers v Real Betis – LIVEGood evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Europa League group-stage action, as Real Betis head to Glasgow to face Rangers.
Michael Beale hasn’t enjoyed the best start this season in the Scottish Premier League, and will be hoping that a good performance tonight can lift a bit of the pressure.
After reportedly having his job offered to Graham Potter, who turned down the role, a good start in Europe is key for the 43-year-old.
George Litchfield21 September 2023 19:00
1695277925Real Betis changesManuel Pellegrini has joined Michael Beale in making quite a few changes to the team who lost heavily to Barcelona last weekend.
Defenders Juan Miranda and Chadi Riad are replaced by Germán Pezzella and Abner.
Sergi Altimira drops out of holding midfield for Guido Rodriguez, while former Premier League man Ayoze Perez is dropped for Ezzalzouli Abde.
George Litchfield21 September 2023 07:32
