Graham Spiers reacts to Rangers win v Real Betis in Europa League

Graham Spiers has shared an instant reaction to Rangers defeating Real Betis in the Europa League group stages.

The Gers have finished top of Europa League Group C after beating the Spanish outfit 3-2 on Thursday (14 December).

Abdallah Sima, Cyriel Dessers and Kemar Roofe scored the goals for the visitors, with Juan Miranda and Ayoze Perez on target for the hosts.

“Rangers score three in Spain tonight to advance to the Europa League final 16 as group winners,” he posted on X.

Huge win

This was without a doubt the most difficult test Philippe Clement has faced in his short tenure as Rangers manager.

Betis were in formidable form at home, but the Gers really took the game to the home side, with attackers Sima, Dessers and Roofe all proving their composure in the final third with their goals.

The Rangers defence didn’t exactly cover themselves in glory with the two goals conceded, but neither they nor Clement will care much about that at this moment in time.

The massive victory means the Glasgow club have secured immediate progression to the knockout stages, having clinched 11 points from their six matches.

Remarkably, Betis dropped down to third place following the defeat, with Sparta Prague finishing second after defeating Aris Limassol 3-1.

The visiting Gers players and supporters certainly won’t forget this night in a hurry, although their attentions must quickly turn to the Viaplay Cup final against Aberdeen on Sunday (17 December).

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