The Independent
·3 October 2024
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·3 October 2024
Rangers FC face a tough encounter with Lyon as they bid to continue a strong start to their Europa League campaign.
Philippe Clement’s side secured an excellent win at Malmo in their opening fixture to take a big step towards progressing to the knockout rounds of the revamped competition.
Lyon will represent a tough test, though, as the Glasgow club return to Ibrox after a somewhat unconvincing victory against Hibernian in the league.
The French side’s opening effort in European competition was a solid 2-0 success against Olympiacocs, though they have won just two of their first six Ligue 1 fixtures.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Rangers vs Lyon?
Rangers vs Lyon is due to kick off at 8pm BST tonight, Thursday 3 October, at Ibrox.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 3, with coverage on the channel from 7.45pm BST. Subscribers can stream the game via discovery+.
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Team news
Mohamed Diomande is a doubt for Rangers, who still have Danilo, Rabbi Matondo and Ridvan Yilmaz sidelined. Ianis Hagi appears to be moving closer to a surprise return having been frozen out at the start of the season as he explored a transfer elsewhere - the Romanian is back in training but ineligible in this competition having not been named in Clement’s Europa League squad.
Moussa Niakhate returned to the bench for Lyon in their Ligue 1 win over Toulouse and the centre-half may be fit to feature if required here. Said Benrahma and Wilfried Zaha stared on the flanks in that game but may miss out in Europe again as Pierre Sage rotates his front three.
Predicted line-ups
Rangers XI: Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Propper, Jefte; Diomande, Barron; Cerny, Lawrence, Bajrami; Dessers.
Lyon XI: Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico; Tolisso, Matic; Nuamah, Cherki, Fofana; Lacazette
Odds
Rangers win 14/9
Draw 5/2
Lyon win 9/5
Rangers 1-2 Lyon