Celtic and Rangers European knockout records compared as Seville glory run sparks big debate

Rangers are gearing up for a trip to Seville to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League Final.

The showpiece will see the Ibrox outfit play their first European final since 2008.

Gio van Bronckhorst's side will be looking to make history as they travel to Spain with city rivals Celtic tightly gripping the league trophy as they have all but sealed the cinch Premiership crown.

Rangers' run to the Europa League final has sparked some debate over which trophy means more as well as who holds bragging rights based on their past performances in Europe.

But how do the old rivals compare down the years?

Record Sport have taken a look back at the triumphs as well as the trials and tribulations of both Glasgow sides in knockout ties over the last 30 years.

From beating Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Liverpool in 2003, do Celtic' s European adventures match up to the Light Blues’ achievement this season?

Listing the number of knock-out wins in all competitions in Europe, the table below helps to identify who really comes out on top in terms of European pedigree – with N/A signalling the seasons where either side failed to make it through the group stage.

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With 23 knock-out stage wins under their belt, Rangers come out on top as it stands with Celtic bagging 19 victories.

The numbers show this season has been pivotal - with four knockout victories coming in 2022 alone.

Gio van Bronckhorst's side will be hoping to widen the gap to four later this month with a victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville.

Meanwhile, Celtic's last knockout victory came in 2018 when they defeated Zenit in a Europa League last 32 first leg clash before ultimately going out on aggregate.