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Rangers face Polish challenge in Europa League qualifiers
20 Jul
Summary
- Rangers will play Jagiellonia Bialystok in Europa League qualifying on Aug. 6 and 13.
- Jagiellonia finished third in the Polish top flight and reached the Conference League knockouts.
- Rangers are ranked 49th, while Jagiellonia is 86th in UEFA's club coefficient rankings.
Rangers will compete against Polish team Jagiellonia Bialystok in the third round of Europa League qualifying. The first leg is scheduled for August 6, with the return match on August 13.
Jagiellonia Bialystok is a consistent participant in the Polish top division, having secured third place in the 2025-26 season. They demonstrated their European capabilities last season by advancing through three qualifying rounds to reach the Conference League knockout play-offs.
In terms of club strength, Rangers are positioned 49th in UEFA's coefficient rankings, whereas Jagiellonia is ranked 86th. Despite this difference, Rangers should remain vigilant, particularly against Spanish forward Jesus Imaz, who was their top scorer last season with 18 goals.
