Who will win Sparta vs Rangers? Our writers make their predictions for Europa League showdown

Rangers went from the sublime to the ridiculous in their opening two Europa League group games as they pulled of an impressive win over Spanish outfit Real Betis at Ibrox, only to then be humbled by Cypriot outfit Aris Limassol.

The Light Blues might be top seeds but the La Liga side would be many people's favourites for the section while the team from Cyprus are regarded as the minnows. Had the results been reversed, it wouldn't have raised many eyebrows. Now they are up against Sparta Prague who lie somewhere in the middle and the famous New Manager Bounce looks to be in full flow for Rangers, but will it be enough to carry them to a big Euro win on the road?

That's the point Record Sport's writers have been debating as Philippe Clement and has team prepare for the big showdown that could prove massive for their qualification hopes and they give their predictions for the big match.

Beating Hibs at home was one thing for new Ibrox boss Philippe Clement but overcoming a Sparta side unbeaten at home all season will be an altogether tougher prospect. But the recently-appointed Belgian gaffer has managed in five days something Michael Beale couldn’t in 10 months, which was to give Rangers a sense of identity and a dollop of confidence, which might just be enough to snatch them a point in Prague.

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Rangers are in danger of making a mess of a magnificent start to the group so need to take something home from Prague to get their qualification bid back on track. A point would be good. But an away win should not be beyond them so long as new boss Philippe Clement has these players focused and firing.

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There’s been a mood change at Rangers with the new boss bounce and it can continue in