Rangers supervisor Philippe Clement backed his aspect to have an “amazing season” if they present the identical togetherness that helped them to a 3-2 win over Real Betis in Seville.
Kemar Roofe’s 78th-minute winner despatched an under-strength Rangers into the final 16 of the Europa League.
The Light Blues twice took the lead within the first half by Abdallah Sima and Cyriel Dessers however they had been heading for the Conference League knockout levels earlier than Roofe’s late objective inflicted a primary dwelling defeat of the season on Real Betis.
Clement informed Rangers TV: “It’s an incredible night. I’m actually happy with the boys, they manner they caught together, the best way they had been courageous. The issues I requested – to be courageous, to go together with our soccer, create possibilities, rating good objectives, and an actual prime workforce mentality.
“That’s what we need to build on over the next couple of months. If they stick together like this every three days, you always have an amazing season.”
It was Rangers’ first away victory in opposition to Spanish opposition.
Clement stated: “This is a giant reference and assertion additionally, for them and the skin, that if everyone seems to be into the story and dealing exhausting, we’re a very exhausting workforce to beat, even for top-class groups like Betis, who’re in actually good kind and performed a very good recreation in opposition to Real Madrid final week and will have gained.
“It was the first loss in their home stadium this season. And it was also a game we had to win, a lot of pressure and the players dealt really well with it.”
The Belgian stays unbeaten in 13 video games as Rangers supervisor and might elevate his first piece of silverware in Scotland when his aspect tackle Aberdeen within the Viaplay Cup ultimate this weekend.
“It was a really important evening and a moment to enjoy but not for too long,” he stated. “We have a very large recreation on Sunday.
“I am also happy for all the fans who were here because the support was incredible, during the game, after the game. So I hope they put Hampden Park on fire, but not on fire with pyro, just with songs and the noise.”
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