Rangers defeat Union SG 2-1, advance to Europa League last 16

Rangers secured a place in the Europa League's last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox, thanks to goals from Nicolas Raskin and Vaclav Cerny. Raskin opened the scoring with a header in the 21st minute, and Cerny doubled the lead shortly after the break. Despite a late goal from Union SG's Kevin Mac Allister in the 84th minute, Rangers held on to win, finishing eighth in the group stage with 14 points. Their progression was contingent on favorable results elsewhere, which aligned perfectly. Rangers will face one of four potential opponents in the next round, with the draw scheduled for Friday. Both teams had already secured playoff spots prior to the match, reducing the tension surrounding the game.