Rangers handed a Sporting chance in UEFA Cup last eight

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2008

NYON, Switzerland (AFP) — Rangers, the only British club still in business, will face Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals while favourites Bayern Munich take on Spanish debutants Getafe.

The last eight draw made here Friday also pitted Serie A side Fiorentina, who knocked Everton out on penalties on Thursday, against PSV Eindhoven, who meted out an identical punishment to Tottenham.

The Ibrox club secured their place in the last eight after defeating German outfit Werder Bremen 2-1 on aggregate.

And Rangers chief executive Martin Bain is confident they can go all the way.

"We have nothing to fear and it's all about enjoying it," said Bain.

"Sporting are a club with a decent heritage and I'm sure Walter Smith will be taking them...