Every Rangers Europa League scenario for dramatic group stage finale with trapdoor lurking under Seville shootout

The pressure is on for Rangers as they make a trip to Seville but at least their Europa League fate is in their own hands.

Real Betis welcome the Gers to Seville this week in a shootout to grab top spot in the group – with Sparta Prague holding their own ambitions of escaping the tight Europa League group when they face Aris Limassol in the final round of fixtures. And while the three sides will all be dreaming of a late run in the competition, they all face the same jeopardy going into a dramatic match day six with the trap door looming.

Thursday will be a massive night for Rangers as Manuel Pelligrini's side will be no pushovers. Just three points split the top trio so it's poised to be a tense finale. Of course, Rangers are used to huge nights in Seville as they return to the scene of their Europa League Final heartbreak – this time looking to create a positive piece of European history for the Glasgow giants.

There are quite a few ways it could go so Record Sport has broken down the permutations going into the final round of Group C fixtures. Will it be a glory or gory night?

The task going into the game seems simple for Rangers – win in Seville and you are top of the group. However, Betis sit at the top of the group at this stage and avoiding defeat would all-but guarantee La Liga outfit top spot. While they are deadlocked with Sparta Prague in their head-to-head record a major swing in goal difference will be needed as well as a win over over Aris Limassol for the Czech side to come out on top of the pile. It's do or die for Rangers if they are to seal a spot in the next round. Three points either way would see the victors top the group and skip the playoff round.

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