Rangers begin their quest to reach the Champions League proper against Dynamo Kyiv tonight.
The Ibrox club enter the third qualifying round on Tuesday where they will take on the Ukrainian club in Poland - due to the ongoing conflict in Dynamo Kyiv's homeland.
Rangers head into the match after a goalless draw against Hearts in their first competitive outing of the season in the Scottish Premiership opener.
Should Rangers triumph over the two legs against Dynamo Kyiv then they will progress to the Champions League play-off round for a shot to make the league phase.
If Rangers lose to Dynamo Kyiv then they will drop into the league phase of the Europa League.
When is Dynamo Kyiv vs Rangers?
Rangers take on Dynamo Kyiv today - Tuesday, August 6.
The match will be played at the Arena Lublin in Poland.
Kick-off is at 7pm.
Is Dynamo Kyiv vs Rangers on TV?
Yes. The match will be shown live on Premier Sports after they picked up the TV rights.
Coverage begins at 6.55pm with kick-off at 7pm.
Can I live stream Dynamo Kyiv vs Rangers?
Yes. The match is set to be streamed on the Dynamo Kyiv YouTube channel.
You can watch HERE.
When is Dynamo Kyiv vs Rangers second leg?
The second leg - to be played at Hampden - will take place on Tuesday, August 13.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
Who will the winners of Dynamo Kyiv vs Rangers face in the Champions League play-off round?
The winners of the tie will face either FC Twente or Red Bull Salzburg in the next round.
Those clubs both compete in the third qualifying round at the same time as Rangers.
Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv will be broadcast live on television next week.
Philippe Clement and his team are in Lublin, Poland for the first leg of the tie tonight. This match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1.
The return game next week will be played at Hampden park due to ongoing construction works being carried out at Ibrox.
Sportscene will have full live coverage of the game, with the match kicking off at 7.45 pm.
Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning, BBC Scotland, said: "The European qualifying matches during the summer proved to be big draws for our audiences last year and we’re delighted that we’ve again been able to secure live rights for several games already this season.
"There’ll be significant audience interest in our live coverage of Rangers taking on Dynamo Kyiv in the second leg as they aim for a place in the Champions League play-off stage."
Who is in the Rangers Champions League squad?
Goalkeepers: Butland, Kelly, Budinauckas.
Defenders: Tavernier, Ridvan, Propper, Souttar, Sterling, Jefte, Davies, Balogun.
Midfielders: Cortes, Barron, Diomande, Dowell.
Forwards: Dessers, Lawrence, Matondo, Cerny, Wright, Igamane, Pereira.
How to Watch Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv on TV and Online
The first leg of the tie between Rangers and Dynamo Kyiv will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1. The match will kick off at 7pm BST on August 6. You can sign up to a Premier Sports subscription on their website to watch the match.
The second leg of the tie, which will take place at Hampden Park on August 13, will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer. The match will kick off at 7.45pm BST. You can also listen to live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland.
## Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: The Preview
Philippe Clement’s side travel to Poland to take on the Ukrainian giants and there’s millions of pounds on the line
The stakes were sky high and so too were the emotions.
Cyriel Dessers struck in the 94th minute to send Rangers into the second leg of the Champions League qualifier on level term with an impressive Dynamo Kyiv side.
Rangers are attempting to join Celtic in the Champions League group stage and bank a sizeable chunk of change for their efforts.. To do that Philippe Clement’s side still need to take care of Dynamo Kyiv who clobbered Partizan Belgrade in the previous round but up until virtually the last kick of the game they were going into the next leg a goal behind.
The winner will play either Twente or RB Salzburg but the Ibrox giants can’t look that far ahead. Clement, fresh from signing a new deal, has been emboldened by the faith his board have shown in him. The only trouble is, that confidence had taken a dent by the goalless draw on the opening game of the season at Hearts but tonight may go a long way to remedying that.
They still struggle to fashion a plethora of chances but the lateness of their goal speaks to a team who refused to give up and new signing Cerny provided a real piece of quality with his assists.
Dynamo were at their best in the opening 45 minutes and their goal was a well-worked move, that allowed Andriy Yarmolenko to convert with ease.
But Clement and the fans will still believe heading into the second leg at Hampden.
What's Next for Rangers
Rangers will be hoping to build on their first-leg draw against Dynamo Kyiv when they face Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on August 10.
The second leg of the Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv will take place on August 13 at Hampden Park.
If Rangers are successful in their Champions League quest, they will face either FC Twente or Red Bull Salzburg in the play-off round.
## Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: The Verdict
The first leg of the tie was a closely fought affair, with both sides having their chances. Rangers will be pleased to have escaped with a draw, but they will need to improve their performance in the second leg if they want to progress to the Champions League play-off round.
Dynamo Kyiv, meanwhile, will be disappointed not to have won the first leg, but they will be confident of getting the job done in the second leg. The match is sure to be a tense and exciting affair, and it will be interesting to see how the two sides approach the second leg.
## Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: The Reaction
Derek Ferguson told BBC Radio Scotland:
"Thoroughly deserved, Rangers have been pressing.
There's five or six players in the box, they're all attacking the ball coming in.
Dynamo looked vulnerable from crossed balls and Dessers is on the move and it's a great connection. He can't miss from there, although he has done it before"
He told Premier Sports:
"It's what he (Dessers) gives you. It's absolutely brilliant, Philippe Clement will be so happy with his team.
They have never given up right to the end. Even though they were 1-0 down, I think they would have accepted that, back to Hampden, knowing they have got the ability to score one or two goals.
That has made a huge difference going into that second leg.
Dessers, he keeps going, he keeps battering the door down, waiting for that opportunity and he got his just rewards there at the end."
Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: The Highlights
Here are some of the key moments from the first leg of the tie:
- Dynamo Kyiv took the lead in the first half through a well-worked goal by Andriy Yarmolenko.
- Rangers equalised in the 94th minute through a goal by Cyriel Dessers.
- Rangers had a number of other chances in the second half, but they were unable to find the back of the net again.
## Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: The Takeaway
The first leg of the Champions League qualifier between Rangers and Dynamo Kyiv was a tense and exciting affair. The two sides are evenly matched, and the second leg promises to be just as exciting. Rangers will be hoping to make the most of home advantage in the second leg and secure a place in the Champions League play-off round. However, Dynamo Kyiv will be looking to defend their lead and progress to the next stage of the competition.
## Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: Stay Tuned
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