Rangers head into their first European cup final since 2008 this week with Frankfurt standing between them and the Europa League trophy.

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The Gers have performed valiantly all season on the continent. They took down Bundesliga giants Dortmund in the first knockout round of the competition before enjoying a run of aggregate victories over Red Star, Braga and RB Leipzig.

Giovani van Bronckhorst will hope his team can make it a trio of German scalps this week to record Rangers' first ever major European trophy.

However, Frankfurt cannot be underestimated and will be determined to replicate the heroics of their 1980 UEFA Cup triumph.

Boss Oliver Glasner boasts a mixed record since taking over the club in July 2021. They sit 11th of 18 in the Bundesliga table, but are undefeated in 12 Europa League matches so far this season.

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RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Frankfurt v Rangers on TV and online.

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When is Frankfurt v Rangers?

Frankfurt v Rangers will take place on Wednesday 18th April 2022.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

What time is kick-off?

Frankfurt v Rangers will kick off at 8pm.

This is the first of three European finals to come this month with the Champions League and Europa Conference League centrepiece games taking place soon

What TV channel is Frankfurt v Rangers on?

BT Sport has made the decision to make the final available for free to everyone.

The game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 6:30pm.

There are multiple ways to get BT Sport. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add BT TV and Sport to your existing contract from just £15 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all BT Sport and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.

For all the details on how to watch the game for free, check out the information below.

How to live stream Frankfurt v Rangers online

You can watch the match for free by visiting the BT Sport website or via the BT Sport app or BT Sport YouTube channel.

Alternatively, fans with an existing BT Sport monthly pass can also tune in without signing up to a contract.

Regular TV subscribers can also stream matches via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.

Frankfurt v Rangers team news

Frankfurt predicted XI: Trapp; Toure, Ndicka, Tuta; Knauff, Sow, Rode, Kostic; Kamada, Hauge; Borre

Rangers predicted XI: McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic; Kamara, Lundstram, Jack; Kent, Aribo, Wright

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Frankfurt v Rangers odds

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bet365 odds: Frankfurt (13/10) Draw (12/5) Rangers (21/10)*

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Our prediction: Frankfurt v Rangers

This is a tale of two sides who have suffered disappointing – to varying degrees – domestic campaigns but the winner here will wrap up the season with the greatest result in their history.

Rangers will be frustrated they couldn't do more to halt Celtic's return to the top of Scottish football, while Frankfurt will finish comfortably away from the European qualification places for next season.

Everything hinges on this game, for both teams.

Frankfurt appear to be the favourites given their consistency on the continent this season, but when it comes to plucking out a big result when they need it most, few can compete with Rangers' big-game attitude.

Expect a tight contest with plenty of nerves mingled in the terraces to generate a chaotic atmosphere. Neither side will want to concede an inch, and that could take this one all the way to penalties.

Our prediction: Frankfurt 1-1 Rangers (11/2 at Bet365)

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