Rangers are one game away from sealing a spot in the UEFA Champions League group stages for the first time since 2010.
Standing in their way are Dutch giants PSV and Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side will need to deliver a special performance in the Netherlands if they are to make that dream a reality.
A 2-2 draw from the first leg leaves the match finely poised but PSV will be considered slight favourites given their home advantage.
The Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates and commentary.
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PSV vs. Rangers live score
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PSV vs. Rangers live updates, highlights from Champions League playoff second leg
45 mins from kickoff: If you’re wondering where striker Alfredo Morelos is tonight then we’ll allow Van Bronckhorst to explain.
The Colombian is Rangers’ all-time top scorer in Europe but the manager has made the bold decision to leave him out of tonight’s squad.
Morelos hasn’t started a match this season and didn’t help his cause when he came off the bench at the weekend only to be red-card 13 minutes later.
“I know he wants to play, but to play for Rangers, you need to have a certain level mentally, physically – and, at the moment, he’s not ready to play,” said Van Bronckhorst.
65 mins from kickoff: And here’s how the visitors line up. Van Bronckhorst has made two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Hibs on the weekend with Glen Kamara and Malik Tillman taking the places of Ryan Jack and Rabbi Matondo.
🆕 Tonight’s #RangersFC team to face @PSV in the @ChampionsLeague play-off.
🗒️ Full Team News: https://t.co/msXG1G3qoO#PSVRAN | #UCL pic.twitter.com/2YRdCUYf2H
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) August 24, 2022
75 mins from kickoff: PSV have gone early with their starting XI. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side is unchanged from the one that started at Ibrox.
— PSV (@PSV) August 24, 2022
90 mins from kickoff: So, we’re all level heading into tonight’s match following last week’s 2-2 draw at Ibrox.
Armando Obispo snatched a draw for PSV in the first leg of their Champions League playoff showdown with Rangers — and spared the blushes of his goalkeeper Walter Benitez.
Benitez botched a routine 70th-minute save, letting Tom Lawrence’s free-kick slip from his grasp and squirm over the line to put Rangers 2-1 ahead.
The lead only lasted for eight minutes as centre-back Obsipo headed home from Cody Gakpo’s corner, with a delivery from the reported Manchester United target having also led to Ibrahim Sangare’s first-half opener.
Rangers were swiftly on terms in the 40th minute when Antonio Colak clipped in a smart finish from James Tavenier’s first-time cross, crowning a beautiful team move.
For a full run-down of what happened click here.
120 mins from kickoff: Hello, and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of tonight’s HUGE Champions League qualifier. It’s a big night for Rangers and Scottish football… can they end a decade-long wait for a return to the Champions League? We’ll be finding out soon enough!
The winner takes it all.#PSVRAN #UCL pic.twitter.com/mSN1zRotim
— PSV (@PSV) August 24, 2022
PSV vs. Rangers lineups
PSV starting XI (4-3-3): Benitez (GK) — Teze, Ramalho, Obispo, Max — Sangare, Veerman, Gutierrez — Saibari, De Jong, Gakpo.
Subs: Drommel, Waterman, Hoever, Simons, Van Ginkel, Til, Branthwaite, Carlos Vinicius, Luckassen, Bakayoko, Savio, Mwene.
Rangers starting XI (4-2-3-1): McLaughlin (GK) — Tavernier, Goldson, Sands, Barisic — Kamara, Lundstram — Tillman, Lawrence, Kent — Colak.
Subs: McGregor, McCrorie, Ridvan, King, Devine, Davis, Jack, Arfield, Wright, Matondo, Fashion Jr, Ure.
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What time is PSV vs. Rangers?
PSV host Rangers at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Wednesday, August 24.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Wednesday, August 24 | Wednesday, August 24 | Wednesday, August 24 | Thursday, August 25 |
| Time | 20:00 BST | 15:00 ET | 15:00 ET | 05:00 AET |
How to watch PSV vs. Rangers
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport 1 | — | — | — |
| Streaming | BT Sport | Paramount+ | DAZN | Stan Sport |
UK: Subscription channel BT Sport will show the match in the UK. BT is the exclusive rights holder for the Champions League and Europa League in the country. Viewers can stream matches on the BT Sport website and app.
USA: Champions League matches are carried by CBS Sports in the USA, but not all qualifiers are broadcast. This match is available via the Paramount+ streaming service and app.
Canada: Champions League matches are carried by DAZN in Canada.
Australia: Champions League matches are carried by Stan Sport in Australia.
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