Europa League quarter-final draw: Who Rangers face in next round as two players suspended

Here’s who Rangers will face in the last eight

Rangers are through to the Europa League quarter-finals after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Fenerbahce at Ibrox.

Barry Ferguson’s side took a two-goal advantage into the second leg of of their last 16 tie after an impressive 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s side in Turkey last week.

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However, Fenerbahce secured a 2-0 victory in Glasgow thanks to a Sebastian Symanski double to send the tie into extra-time and penalties, where Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland emerged as the home hero.

Dusan Tadic missed Fenerbahce's first penalty, with Butland guessing correctly, and James Tavernier converted to give Rangers the early advantage in the shootout. However, Ianis Hagi missed his penalty and it was 2-2 after three attempts each.

The Rangers squad react to winning the penalty shoout-out against Fenerbahce at Ibrox to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)The Rangers squad react to winning the penalty shoout-out against Fenerbahce at Ibrox to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
The Rangers squad react to winning the penalty shoout-out against Fenerbahce at Ibrox to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group) | SNS Group

Butland then saved again from Fred and Tom Lawrence converted to leave Rangers one kick away from winning the tie. Mert Hakan Yandas ballooned his effort over the bar and Rangers won 3-2 on penalties.

A predetermined draw means Rangers already know who they will face in the quarter-finals with Spanish side Atletico Bilbao lying in wait in the next round after overcoming Roma in the early kick-off.

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Roma held the upper hand after the first leg last week, claiming a 2-1 home victory at the Stadio Olimpico, however Atletico turned the tables with a 3-1 win in Bilbao ensuring that it is the side currently fourth in La Liga side who will face Rangers after progressing 4-3 on aggregate.

Eldor Shomurodov scores for Roma in their 2-1 victory over Athletic Club in the Europa League last 16 first leg last week. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)Eldor Shomurodov scores for Roma in their 2-1 victory over Athletic Club in the Europa League last 16 first leg last week. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Eldor Shomurodov scores for Roma in their 2-1 victory over Athletic Club in the Europa League last 16 first leg last week. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Rangers will host the quarter-final first leg at Ibrox on Thursday, April 10 before travelling to Bilbao for the second leg one week later on Thursday, April 17.

Rangers will be without John Souttar and Mohamed Diomande for the quarter-final first leg at Ibrox with both set to serve a one-match ban after being shown a yellow card each against Fenerbahce which took them over the suspension threshold.

The full Europa League quarter-final draw is as follows:

Bodo/Glimt v Lazio

Tottenham v Frankfurt

Athletic Club v Rangers

Lyon v Manchester United

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