The UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match between Servette and Rangers is scheduled to take place at Stade de Geneve on Wednesday at 12:00 am IST.
Rangers are set to face Swiss team Servette in the second leg of their Champions League third-round qualifier, aiming to preserve or expand their slim one-goal advantage from the initial match. Following a 2-1 win at Ibrox, Michael Beale’s team is cautious as they head to Geneva for the return match. The winner of this clash will advance to face either PSV Eindhoven or Sturm Graz, vying for a coveted spot in the group stage of the tournament.
In the first leg, Rangers gained an early lead with James Tavernier’s penalty and Cyriel Dessers’ goal. However, Tavernier’s handball led to Chris Bedia’s penalty for Servette before halftime, leaving the Swiss team with a manageable one-goal deficit at Stade de Genève. Young Boys secured the 2022-23 Swiss Super League title and a Champions League playoff spot, while Servette, narrowly ahead of Lugano, entered the tournament in the second phase. Despite past unsuccessful attempts, Servette aims for its first Champions League group-stage appearance. Their domestic performance has been mixed, with only one win in four Swiss Super League matches and recent draws. Notably, their lone victory in six games was a penalty shootout against Genk in the second qualifying stage under coach Rene Weiler.
After rebounding from a surprising Scottish Premiership defeat against Kilmarnock, Rangers found their stride in the first-leg victory over Servette. They extended their success over Livingston, defeating them 4-0 as part of their mission to challenge Celtic’s supremacy. Sam Lammers initiated the scoring, followed by contributions from Abdallah Sima, Danilo, and Kieran Dowell in the second half. Despite minor fitness setbacks, Rangers convincingly triumphed in front of their home crowd at Ibrox. While an upcoming League Cup match against Greenock Morton awaits, the focus remains on the crucial second leg against Servette. Although they faced third-round qualifying exits in 2021-22 and 2011 against Malmo, Rangers aim to avoid a similar fate this time. Barring an impressive Servette turnaround, a potential rematch with PSV, like last year’s playoff round, could be on the horizon.
Servette probable starting lineup: Mall, Vouilloz, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou, Kutesa, Diba, Cognat, Guillemenot, Fofana, Bedia
Rangers probable starting lineup: Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic, Raskin, Jack, Cantwell, Lammers, Dessers, Danilo
Servette
| Opponents | Score |
| St. Gallen | 1-1 (D) |
| Rangers | 1-2 (L) |
| Lausanne Ouchy | 1-1 (D) |
| Genk | 3-2 (W) |
| Zurich | 2-2 (D) |
Rangers
| Opponents | Score |
| Livingston | 4-0 (W) |
| Servette | 2-1 (W) |
| Kilmarnock | 0-1 (L) |
| Hoffenheim | 2-2 (D) |
| Olympiacos Piraeus | 1-3 (L) |
| Results | Score |
| Rangers beat Servette | 1-2 |
The UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match between Servette and Rangers is scheduled to take place at Stade de Geneve on Wednesday at 12:00 am IST.
| Servette vs Rangers | Key Details |
| Date | August 15 (UK) |
| Venue | Stade de Geneve |
| Kickoff time in Switzerland | 8:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Scotland | 7:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:00 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in the UK and Ireland can catch the live action via BBC Scotland while those in Switzerland can watch the match via RTS Sport.
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