Rangers are facing Club Brugge in a crucial Champions League play-off. The first leg is set for Tuesday at Ibrox Stadium, with the return leg in Belgium on August 27th. This match is being billed as the biggest game of the season so far for the Scottish side.
Martin Highlights the Importance of Qualification
Rangers manager Russell Martin has emphasized the magnitude of this Champions League clash. He told reporters, "This is huge. It's massive for us as a group of staff, massive for the team, massive for the club."
He also pointed out the financial benefits, stating what it would do for the football club would be huge. Martin is confident in his team's ability to qualify and believes it would significantly boost the players' belief and provide a brilliant opportunity to compete against some of the best teams in the world.
Rangers' Home Record Against Belgian Teams
Rangers have a strong home record against Belgian opposition, winning all seven of their official games, scoring at least two goals in each match (22 goals for, eight conceded). This history will give them confidence going into Tuesday's game.
While Rangers have struggled in the Champions League group stages in the past, winning only one of their last 18 games, they will be hoping to turn things around this year. Qualification would mark their return to Europe's top table since 2022-23.
Despite a difficult start to Martin's tenure, including draws in their opening two Scottish Premiership matches, the team's focus is now firmly on securing Champions League qualification. The game against Club Brugge promises to be a tense and exciting encounter.