Ruud van Nistelrooy will be hoping history does not repeat itself when he leads his PSV side against Rangers in Tuesday’s Champions League playoff first leg at Ibrox.
During his playing days, former Netherlands, Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Van Nistelrooy was part of the PSV team that travelled to Glasgow for a Champions League group-stage encounter in 1999.
Although he scored from the penalty spot, PSV were hammered 4-1, with another more unheralded Dutch striker Michael Mols the two-goal hero for Rangers.
With the Gers now playing under Van Nistelrooy’s compatriot Giovanni van Bronckhorst and aiming to build upon last season’s stunning run to the Europa League final, does another famous home win beckon at Ibrox?
The Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates and commentary.
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Rangers vs. PSV live score
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Rangers vs. PSV live updates, highlights from UEFA Champions League playoff first leg at Ibrox
1 hr 40 mins from kickoff: The realities of the draw present Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men with a new challenge. On their riotous run to the Europa League final last season and in the previous Champions League preliminary round against Union St Gilloise, Rangers have harnessed the roar of Ibrox in high-intensity second legs to get themselves over the line. Tonight, you feel they must open up a healthy advantage before a tough assignment in Eindhoven next week.
2 hours from kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of the UEFA Champions League playoff encounter between Rangers and PSV. Can the Dutch giants breach fortress Ibrox? We’re a couple of hours away from beginning to find out.
Rangers train ahead of their UEFA Champions League qualifier against PSV tomorrow. 💪 pic.twitter.com/ApxLlU0cvQ
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 15, 2022
Rangers vs. PSV predicted lineups
Both teams enjoyed ideal preparation, with Rangers putting four unanswered goals past St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Ryan Kent was rested for the match and will be fresh for PSV, while United States international James Sands is expected to recover from injury.
Rangers predicted starting XI (4-3-3): McLaughlin (GK) — Tavernier, Goldson, Sands, Barisic — Lawrence, Lundstrum, Kamara — Tillman, Colak, Kent.
PSV were in a similarly rampant mood as they beat Go Ahead Eagles 5-2. After scoring the decisive extra-time goal against Monaco in the previous round, experienced striker Luuk de Jong opened the scoring at the weekend. Teenage sensation Xavi Simons then helped himself to a brace to put himself in contention for a start alongside rumoured Manchester United target Cody Gakpo.
PSV predicted starting XI (4-3-3): Benitez (GK) — Mwene, Teze, Obispo, Max — Sangare, Til, Veerman — Simons, De Jong, Gakpo.
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How to watch Rangers vs. PSV
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport 1 | — | — | — |
| Streaming | BT Sport | TUDN | DAZN | Stan Sport |
UK: Subscription channel BT Sport will show the match in the UK. BT is the exclusive rights holder for the Champions League and Europa League in the country. Viewers can stream matches on the BT Sport website and app.
USA: Champions League matches are carried by CBS Sports in the USA, but not all qualifiers are broadcast. This match is available via the TUDN streaming service and app.
Canada: Champions League matches are carried by DAZN in Canada.
Australia: Champions League matches are carried by Stan Sport in Australia.
