Rangers get huge boost as £70m development could now be ahead at Ibrox
Rangers could be set for a “huge boost” as they continue to boost Scotland’s coefficient score after the 2-1 win over Sparta Prague, according to Football Scotland.
The outlet has reported on its website that Champions League prize money could be set to double to £70million soon, with the battle on with Celtic to potentially secure it.
Getting coefficient points from winning games in Europe is vital to keep the automatic Champions League place, as Scotland needs to be in the top 10 leagues in Europe to ensure this.
Another Rangers Europa League run should secure this, as they currently sit in ninth with the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland hot on their heels.
Philippe Clement’s men are eight points behind Celtic in the league but can take hope from their European performances that the gap can close and they can snatch the Champions League group stage place.
Comfort.
The victory over Sparta Prague provided a lot of comfort for Rangers fans.
Not only does it put them in the driving seat to qualify for the knockouts of the Europa League, but it gives Scotland 0.4 coefficient points over the Czech who are battling them for a top 10 spot.
With Celtic and Aberdeen struggling in their respective European groups, it looks like Rangers need their form to continue to ensure that Scotland keeps their automatic Champions League place.
But, with Philippe Clement in charge, Rangers have been unbeaten in all competitions, so can hold hope that they can close the gap to Celtic and grab the title – and Champions League place – for themselves.
The boosted cash pot for qualifying also would be massive for Rangers to make them more competitive in Europe’s premier club competition.
Goals from Danilo and Todd Cantwell were enough to see off Sparta Prague and mean Rangers are second on seven points with two games remaining. Qualifying for the knockouts will surely be enough for The Gers to keep Scotland’s automatic Champions League hopes alive.
In other Rangers news, Ally McCoist was quick to heap praise on Danilo for a “top class” moment against Sparta Prague