Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: Clement names team for Champions League qualifier

A late equaliser in the first-leg secured a 1-1 draw that leaves the tie all-to-play for.

Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv: Clement names starting side for Champions League qualifierSNS Group

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has named his starting line-up for the crunch Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv.

The Ukrainian side arrive at Hampden Park for the second-leg of the tie that stands at 1-1 after last week’s game in Poland.

A place in the playoff stage of Europe’s premier competition is on the line with Dutch side FC Twente or Austria’s RB Salzburg awaiting the winner in the next round.

Defeat will send the losers straight into the Europa League.

The game is being played at the national stadium with Ibrox Stadium still out of use.

Rangers kicked off their stay at Hampden with a 2-1 win over Motherwell in the Premiership on Saturday.

For Tuesday’s game against Kyiv Clement has started with Jack Butland in goals behind a back four of James Tavernier, John Souttar, Robin Propper and Ridvan Yilmaz.

Connor Barron starts in a midfield three beside Mohamed Diomande and Tom Lawrence with Ross McCausland and Jefte either side of Cyriel Dessers up top.

Dessers scored a late equaliser in the last minute of injury-time last week to secure the draw that puts Rangers in the driving seat with the second-leg being at home.

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