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“Rangers vs Fenerbahce: Who Will Prevail? Our Writers Reveal their SHOCKING Predictions for Europa League Clash. Their take on Rangers will leave you speechless
Few expected this outcome when the Europa League last-16 draw was made!
Barry Ferguson’s Rangers head into the second leg with a solid 3-1 advantage over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, but after last week’s dominant win in Istanbul, the only real surprise is that the scoreline wasn’t even more lopsided.
The interim manager once again guided his team to a memorable European away victory.
However, as he made clear in his press conference, the tie is far from over.
Ferguson will need the full support of the Ibrox crowd to secure their place in the quarter-finals, but there’s a strong belief within the camp that they can see it through.
Record Sport’s writers are unanimous in predicting Rangers will progress.
Here’s how our team expects it to unfold:
Keith Jackson
Jose Mourinho won’t give up easily, so Rangers should expect a different approach from Fenerbahce in the second leg.
However, that won’t make them any more equipped to handle Rangers’ counter-attacks.
If Ferguson’s side can get a goal or two, they should finish the job with a famous knockout.
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Graeme Young
This has a Dortmund feel to it – a huge away win that needs a solid home performance to back it up.
Mourinho isn’t one for an all-out assault, but if Ferguson opts to go for the kill, Rangers will be hard to stop. Expect Cyriel Dessers to play a key role once again.
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Andy Newport
Mourinho’s side will need to score twice, so Fenerbahce will be forced to attack in Glasgow.
If they leave themselves as exposed as they did last week in Istanbul, Rangers will have plenty of chances to extend their lead.
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Alexander Cruickshanks
Barry Ferguson’s tactical tweaks and counter-attacking strategy stunned Mourinho last week, and with the same approach, Rangers can replicate that success.
Few can claim a European win over ‘The Special One’, but Ferguson could pull off another big result.
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Fraser Wilson
It’s set to be a nervy but exciting night. Rangers put themselves in the driving seat with a monumental result in Istanbul, and they’ll seal the deal in front of their home fans.
Fenerbahce must attack, which will open up spaces for Rangers to exploit, just as they did in Turkey. The first goal will be crucial.
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Scott Burns
Rangers should finish the job at home. With a 3-1 lead from the first leg, they’re in a great position.
I believe they have the firepower to put Fenerbahce to the sword again, and Dessers could be the key once more.
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