Rangers seek positive European result against Jablonec in Czech Republic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Rangers face Jablonec in the second leg of their Conference League qualification on August 26, 2026. Following a disappointing first leg, Rangers are under pressure to secure advancement to the league stage. Manager Derek McInnes is looking for an improved performance from his players to avoid the risk of missing out on European football altogether. Despite Jablonec's weaker standard, Rangers will need resilience after starting the season poorly in the league. A strong display could build confidence ahead of their upcoming match against Aberdeen.
- •Rangers face Jablonec in the second leg of the Conference League qualification.
- •The match takes place on August 26, 2026, in the Czech Republic.
- •Rangers seek redemption after a poor first-leg performance.
- •McInnes aims for a third consecutive win to boost confidence.
- •A loss could mean no European football for Rangers this season.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Self-respect at stake for Rangers in Jablonec
"This despatch comes on the journey from Celtic's debacle in Linz to the Czech Republic, where Rangers will hope a more positive European experience awaits. There will be Rangers supporters revelling in Celtic's downfall last night but they will surely be wary their own nightmare scenario could yet unfold, with the prospect of no European football whatsoever still a possibility. If they turn in another performance like the first leg against Jablonec they will struggle to get the job done, though Derek McInnes will hope his players can find several more levels to help Rangers secure passage to the league stage of the Conference League.
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