Twelve years ago today, Rangers completed a rollercoaster journey to the Uefa Cup final. It was a path which started on July 31, 2007 when the team hosted crack Montenegrin outfit Zeta in the second qualifying round for the Champions League.
The Ibrox side reached the group stages, beating Stuttgart, recording a famous 3-0 win in Lyon and drawing with Barcelona in their first three fixtures but still failed to reach the knockout stage after three straight defeats. The path diverged into the Uefa Cup where Rangers, thanks to some robust and resilient defensive performances saw off Panathinaikos, Werder Bremen, Sporting CP and then Fiorentina.
We look back at the team which defeated the Italian side on penalties in Florence to set up a final showdown in Manchester with Russian giants Zenit St Petersburg.
1. Neil Alexander
Joined during the season, playing in both legs of the semi-final and then the final. Made a crucial penalty stop from Fabio Liverani's in the shootout. Goalkeeper coach at Dundee United. Photo: SNS Group Steve Welsh
2. Kirk Broadfoot
Played at right-back, aged just 22. Now with Kilmarnock. Photo: SNS Group Steve Welsh
3. Carlos Cuellar
The Spaniard was imperious during his only season at Ibrox. He was sensational on the night in Florence and could even have scored with a header. Now retired, he left Rangers for Aston Villa before finishing his career in Israel. Photo: Ryan Pierse
4. David Weir
The veteran shook off an injury for the match. He played a mammoth 61 games that campaign. Now working with Brighton & Hove Albion's loan players. Photo: SNS Group Steve Welsh